How AI is Amplifying Fraud Risks Across the Fintech Industry

Simranjot Singh
3 min readAug 22, 2023
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In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology (fintech), artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a monumental innovation that has transformed the way we manage our finances. From chatbots that assist customers in real-time to algorithmic trading systems that predict market trends, AI has significantly enhanced efficiency, convenience, and accuracy within the fintech industry. However, as with any technological advancement, the rise of AI in fintech also brings forth a new set of challenges. Among these challenges, the surge in fraud risks has emerged as a pressing concern, propelled by the dual-edged nature of AI’s capabilities.

The Dark Side of AI: Amplified Fraud Risks

While AI’s integration into fintech has undoubtedly unlocked a plethora of benefits, it has simultaneously opened the door to new and sophisticated fraud techniques. Here’s how AI is exacerbating fraud risks:

  1. Evolving Cyberattacks: As AI algorithms become more advanced, cybercriminals are harnessing their power to devise more sophisticated and targeted attacks. These attacks may involve AI-generated phishing emails, deepfake voice impersonations, and AI-driven social engineering tactics.
  2. Adaptive Fraud Techniques: Fraudsters are leveraging AI to adapt their…

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Simranjot Singh

An engineer by peer pressure, corporate professional by parent’s expectations & product designer by passion. I tell stories with a tinch of intellectualness.