Impact of Female Personas in Online Scams and Disinformation

Research shows that online scammers, propaganda agencies, and AI chatbots are more successful when pretending to be female due to gender stereotypes. Female profiles receive more engagement and influence, reflecting society's perception of women as warm and agreeable. However, this trend also leads to sexual harassment and threats towards 'female' chatbots. The use of female personas in technology raises concerns about reinforcing sexist stereotypes.

Online Scam Victims Trafficked in Southeast Asia

Thousands of people have been trafficked into Southeast Asian compounds and forced to scam others online. One victim, Xu Bochun, was kidnapped and forced to work in a scam compound in Myanmar before being rescued by his family. The online scam industry has stolen an estimated $75 billion worldwide.

Online Scams and Human Trafficking

Tens of thousands of people have been trafficked into remote, Southeast Asian compounds and forced to scam others, highlighting a dark side of online scams.