Love in the Time of AI: Half of Indian Online Daters Fall for Catfishing Bots

A recent McAfee study reveals alarming trends in AI-driven romance scams. 51% of Indian respondents reported encountering AI chatbots posing as real people on dating platforms or social media. 28% discovered they were conversing with AI-generated bots instead of potential love interests. The study also found that 77% of Indians encountered fake profiles or AI-generated photos on dating sites and social media. Despite these risks, 56% of Indians are willing to use AI for crafting Valentine's Day messages. The survey highlights the growing complexity of online dating, with AI tools making it easier for scammers to create convincing fake profiles and messages.

 

Source: McAfee's "Modern Love" study