Be Aware of Vocal Cloning

As AI (artificial intelligence) becomes more advanced, there are both many benefits that come with it such as finding a quick answer through Alexi, make automated processes more efficient, and reduced human errors.

However, dangers come with AI as well.  One in particular is Vocal Cloning. 

🗣️This is a technology that creates a digital copy of a person’s voice.  AI can replicate a person’s voice, clone it, and use it for other purposes.

Unfortunately, this can be used for fraudulent purposes.  Here some negative consequences to vocal cloning:

📣A scammer could gain access to the voice of an Executive Director or CEO and trick employees into providing sensitive information.

📣Lead to identity theft.

📣Erode public trust and reputation.

What can you do?

📣Make employees aware of vocal cloning.  Communicate the risks involved and how it could damage the organization.

📣Add a Vocal Cloning to your security policies.  Regularly review this policies along with other policies.

📣Create an environment in which staff are cautious and encouraged to ask questions, especially for odd or unusual request.

Technology can be a wonderful thing, but unfortunately there are bad players that take advantage of this and use it for evil.