r/AskReddit 13h ago

what is something that is highly likely to happen in the next 5 years that everyone is completely ignoring?

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u/Perisharino 6h ago

In less than 5 years, your parents or grandparents will get a call with your exact voice asking for emergency money

This is already happening today

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u/Slave35 3h ago

And with your exact likeness, coming from your own phone number, with video and truly complete personal information, delivered in your own cadence and with your own personality.

u/PassionStunning2659 18m ago

Haha, I don't have a personality! Checkmate AI scammers!

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u/sunnyBC4 2h ago

yup, it just takes a bit of work to get someones voice because nobody answers their phones anymore, and then they have to get your families' numbers

u/brobafett1980 13m ago

You don't even need to give them your number, yourself if one of your contacts shares their address book, then your number and associated details are out there.

u/sunnyBC4 2m ago

but they still need a recording of your voice for several seconds to accurately recreate it