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TBD | Google’s Scam Obituary Problem

TBD | Google’s Scam Obituary Problem

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis


TBD | Google’s Scam Obituary Problem

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Mar 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Why scam obituaries are edging out earnest ones, with the help of artificial intelligence and an adept Google game.

Guest: Mia Sato, reporter for The Verge.

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Released:
Mar 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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