UK telecom giant unveils AI grandmother to talk to scammers and waste their time

UK telecom company O2 has launched an AI-powered scambaiter named Daisy to combat the rising threat of phone scams. Disguised as a friendly grandmother, Daisy engages scammers in lengthy conversations, wasting their time and preventing them from targeting real victims. O2’s initiative aims to raise awareness about scams and protect consumers from fraud.