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Human vs AI
Human vs AI
The voice challenge
The voice challenge
Can you tell the difference between a real voice and an artificial one? Listen closely, make your guess, and discover if you’ve been fooled!
HINT: Out of the three videos you’ll hear, only one features real human voices on both sides of the conversation. In the other two, the scammers’ voices have been generated by AI. Can you spot the difference?
Human
AI
Uh-oh…
AI just fooled you!
But don’t worry, that’s exactly why setting up a safe word is so important.
Back
Busted!
AI voices are a growing threat. Those were real human voices. Protect yourself. Create a safe word with loved ones.
Back
Nice catch!
That scammer you heard was an AI voice…
but could you spot it in a real-life call?
Back
Boom!
Human voice detected!
Lucky guess? Doesn't matter! Create a safe word and share this page with your firends!
Back
Human
AI
Uh-oh…
AI just fooled you!
But don’t worry, that’s exactly why setting up a safe word is so important.
Back
Busted!
AI voices are a growing threat. Those were real human voices. Protect yourself. Create a safe word with loved ones.
Back
Nice catch!
That scammer you heard was an AI voice…
but could you spot it in a real-life call?
Back
Boom!
Human voice detected!
Lucky guess? Doesn't matter! Create a safe word and share this page with your firends!
Back
Human
AI
Uh-oh…
AI just fooled you!
But don’t worry, that’s exactly why setting up a safe word is so important.
Back
Busted!
AI voices are a growing threat. Those were real human voices. Protect yourself. Create a safe word with loved ones.
Back
Nice catch!
That scammer you heard was an AI voice…
but could you spot it in a real-life call?
Back
Boom!
Human voice detected!
Lucky guess? Doesn't matter! Create a safe word and share this page with your firends!
Back
If you had trouble telling the difference, you're not alone. This highlights the ease with which AI can replicate voices. That’s why it’s important to stay one step ahead. Set up a safe word with your family and loved ones!
Level Up
Can You Hold Your Own in an AI Conversation?
We’ve partnered with the non-profit CivAI to bring you We Need to Talk: a visceral, voice-activated simulation that tests your ability to navigate high-pressure AI encounters.
Identifying a cloned voice is only the first step. In a real-world scam, AI won't just sound like someone you know; it will use emotion, urgency, and distress to manipulate you.
Click the banner below, if prompted, allow microphone permissions.
Start Talking!
⚠️ Warning: The AI might audibly cry, yell, or express distress in ways that can be unsettling.
Why should you use safe words?
A safe word is a pre-agreed code word or phrase that only you and your trusted group know.
If you ever receive an urgent call or message, ask for the safe word to verify the person’s identity.
AI scams use voice
cloning & deepfakes to impersonate loved ones
or coworkers
Scammers only need
15 seconds or less of audio/video
to create fakes
Scammers only need
15 seconds or less of audio/video
to create fakes
How AI Scams Work
Fake Emergency Calls
Fake Emergency Calls
Scammers mimic voices of family, friends, or bosses
Deepfake Videos
Deepfake Videos
AI generates fake video calls with realistic facial movements
Urgent Requests
Urgent Requests
Victims are pressured to send money or share sensitive info
Seeing Isn’t Believing
Experience the reality of deepfakes with CivAI
Scammers use your likeness to create fake arrest photos and distressing video calls. Take a photo to see yourself in a simulated emergency and learn why you must always verify with a Safe Word—no matter what your eyes tell you.
If prompted, allow camera permissions in your browser.
Who needs a Safe Word?
Families
Families
Prevent kidnapping & emergency scams
Coworkers
Coworkers
Secure financial transactions & sensitive info
close friends
close friends
And online groups, verify identity in critical situations
Elderly
And caregivers, protect against targeted scams
How to set up a Safe Word
Make it unique
Make it unique
Avoid common words, birthdays, or pet names
Keep it private
Keep it private
Share securely, never online
Use different words
Use different words
Don’t reuse between groups
Practice using it
Practice using it
Test the system regularly
Extra verification steps
Call Back
Call Back
Use a trusted number, not the one they called from
Ask Personal Questions
Ask Personal Questions
Use info only the real person would know
Stay calm & verify!
Stay calm & verify!
A safe word is your best defense against AI voice scams
Listen to More Examples
Here are more examples where the scammer's voice is generated completely by AI!
Special Thanks
Thank you to the non-profit CivAI for collaborating on this project. You can find more of their tools and articles at civai.org, and learn how AI is changing cybersecurity.
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Don’t Get Fooled
Check out more trickery (and how to avoid it!) at our AI Fools, Stay Sharp campaign.
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