ChatGPT has become a powerful tool for dealing with telemarketers and scammers. Software developer Roger Anderson developed Jolly Roger Telephone, a service that utilizes OpenAI’s GPT-4 language model to engage scammers in absurd conversations. The AI personalities, such as Whitey Whitebeard, Salty Sally, and Whiskey Jack, are designed to waste the scammers’ time. The service works by stalling the scammer at the beginning of the call, allowing GPT-4 to generate responses. The service is available in multiple countries and offers lifelike AI voices. While the AI personalities may be entertaining, it is still important to prioritize personal information protection with identity theft software.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT used to fool telemarketers and scammers | Use of AI to combat telemarketing scams | More advanced AI to fool scammers | Frustration with telemarketing scams |
| Jolly Roger Telephone uses AI personalities | Enhanced customer experience | More realistic and diverse AI voices | Frustration with telemarketing scams |
| Jolly Roger Telephone available in multiple countries | Global availability of scam-fighting AI | Increased adoption of scam-fighting AI | Frustration with telemarketing scams |