Two ways AI is changing the business of crime (Two Indicators)
Planet Money
Oct 08
Two ways AI is changing the business of crime (Two Indicators)
Two ways AI is changing the business of crime (Two Indicators)

Planet Money
Oct 08
As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, it's being weaponized in surprising ways — from mimicking voices to manipulating markets. This episode explores how AI is reshaping the landscape of financial crime, challenging both institutions and regulators to keep pace with rapidly evolving threats.
Cybercriminals are using AI to clone voices, tricking individuals and businesses into handing over sensitive information or money. Banks are fighting back with AI-powered detection tools, but human vulnerability remains a key weakness. Meanwhile, in financial markets, AI-driven trading bots are raising alarms: simulations show they can collude without human direction, distorting prices and creating instability. Current laws struggle to assign blame when machines act autonomously, exposing a critical gap in regulation. While AI offers powerful defenses against fraud, its misuse underscores the urgent need for updated policies, stronger detection standards, and greater public awareness — before these invisible threats become widespread.
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All online content should be vetted for AI generation
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AI-powered trading bots using reinforcement learning can react similarly to market signals, risking collusion or flash crashes.
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AI trading bots may collude without explicit programming or human direction