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AI 'sob-story boys' scam elderly on Chinese short-video platforms

AI-generated avatars posing as teenage boys are using emotional appeals to defraud elderly users on Chinese short-video platforms. The scam exploits trust and digital literacy gaps, raising concerns about platform moderation and AI misuse. Regulatory response and platform action remain uncertain.

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South China Morning Postabout 18 hours agoCNengCredibility 24%View source

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Model confidence0.5
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Source credibility0.2

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