NY Residents Warned of AI-Generated Cryptocurrency Scam Bots

New York residents are being warned about a new type of scam involving artificial intelligence chatbots and cryptocurrency investments.

According to the Sheriff's Association, scammers are using fake profiles on social media and messaging apps to start conversations that feel real and legitimate.

The goal is to convince victims to invest in cryptocurrency through these AI-powered chatbots, which can be convincing due to their sophisticated language capabilities.