UK telecom giant unveils AI grandmother to talk to scammers and waste their time

Phone scams are a growing menace, targeting unsuspecting individuals with convincing tactics. To combat this, UK telecom company O2 has introduced a creative solution: Daisy, an AI-powered scambaiter disguised as a sweet, elderly grandmother. Designed to waste scammers’ time, Daisy engages them in lengthy conversations, keeping them occupied and away from real victims.