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Japan’s new AI police chief takes on US$2 billion scam epidemic
Japan's AI police chief named AIko, a blend of artificial intelligence and a feminine name suffix, was introduced by Osaka Prefectural Police to combat a record US$2 billion fraud epidemic. AIko debuted on the police department's YouTube channel in late May, warning about tactics used by scammers posing as officers.
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