An A.I. Granny Is Phone Scammers’ Worst Nightmare
Daisy Harris, an A.I.-generated English granny, has been stymying scammers with meandering, time-wasting conversations. But can she actually make a dent in the flood of fraud?
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Mexico ups deficit forecast as economists warn of slowing growth
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MP mugged by gang who snatched mobile phone
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