Online predators target kids using AI

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Perpetrators are using artificial intelligence to prey on their victims’ vulnerabilities, especially kids.

“They’ll spend time grooming them, getting to know them, asking them questions, finding out maybe where and what is happening within their life that can draw them closer to them,” executive director of Call to Freedom Becky Rasmussen said.

Rasmussen said it’s important for kids to know the warning signs of a fake online relationship, such as that person being secretive about their own life or demanding you do what they say…

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