AI— especially generative AI — amplifies social engineering threats by making scams, phishing, and deepfakes more convincing.

Deepfakes and AI-generated media erode public trust and information integrity, posing serious risks to privacy, identity, and societal cohesion.

Detecting deepfakes and AI-based fraud remains a technical and forensic challenge — meaning that raising awareness, digital literacy, and critical thinking is as important as technical solutions.

Ethical concerns around AI use (privacy, consent, misuse) are increasingly explored — showing the need for education, regulation, and user empowerment in the face of fast-evolving threats.