Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams
March 17, 2026
•Wired_AI•Moderate impact[key points]
Key points
- •People from around the world are applying for AI face model jobs in Cambodia and Southeast Asia.
- •These jobs involve making deepfake video calls to manipulate potential scam victims.
- •Language skills are a major asset for these positions.
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