The €830,00 AI scam no one saw coming

Hey there! 👋 

Love isn't just blind anymore it's got an AI upgrade, and oh boy, it's messier.

While you're here swiping right on potential soulmates. AI scammers are out there convincing people they're Brad Pitt (yes, THAT Brad Pitt)

Making a ramp and walking away with more cash than a blockbuster movie budget.

So here, we’re sharing a few blockbuster highlights in AI with you!:

• How scammers used AI to pull off the wildest catfish story of 2025

• Why your AI assistant might know more about you than your bestie

• A no-nonsense guide to protecting yourself (without throwing your laptop out the window)

• PLUS: OpenAI's new "Tasks" feature that might actually make your life easier

P.S. Don't worry, we've also got a step-by-step guide to using AI for content creation without getting scammed. Because apparently, that's something we need to worry about now. 😏

What’s Inside Today’s Newsletter

🪰 Buzz Around AI

💡 AI Content

🔹 AI Learning

♨️ What’s Hot In AI

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🪰 Buzz Around AI

How far would you go for love? Hopefully not €830,000 deep into an AI scam.

One French woman just proved that love isn't just blind it can be €830,000 worth of blindness.

Anne is a 53-year-old French interior designer who just became the unwitting star of France's wildest catfishing story and trust us, this one is wilder than any Hollywood script.

But wait, it gets better.

The scammers didn't just slide into her DMs with a simple "Hey baby." These fraudsters used AI to generate custom selfies, and fake hospital photos and even whipped up a convincing passport of Brad Pitt.

They orchestrated a romance worthy of a Netflix series:

• Act 1: "Mama Pitt" plays matchmaker on Instagram

• Act 2: "Brad" woos her with AI-generated selfies and love poems

• Plot twist: His accounts are "frozen" due to that messy Angelina divorce

• Grand finale: €830,000 vanishes faster than Brad's screen time in Deadpool 2

And just when you think this story couldn't get more chef's kiss perfect... The French internet turned it into a full-blown comedy festival.

The reality check finally came when our French friend spotted the actual Brad with his real girlfriend in the media.

After Anne shared her story on TF1's Seven to Eight program, the internet did what it does best and turned it into a meme fest.

Even Toulouse Football Club couldn't resist posting "Brad told us he'd be at the stadium on Wednesday" (they later apologized, but still... ouch).

Netflix France also jumped on the bandwagon, promoting "four films to see with Brad Pitt (really) for free." Someone on their social media team is getting a raise.

Our take: While it's easy to laugh, this is the dark side of AI's evolution.

When scammers can generate convincing photos, forge documents, and manipulate emotions with increasingly sophisticated technology, we are all potentially vulnerable.

(And yes, TF1 has since pulled the segment from their platforms, proving that sometimes even viral content needs a conscience check.)

🪰 Buzz Around AI

You're probably using AI right now more than you're using TikTok.

Here's a mind-bending stat:

ChatGPT hit 100 million users faster than it takes most people to decide what to watch on Netflix.

(For context: TikTok needed 9 months to reach that number, and Instagram? A whopping 2.5 years. Slow clap for the new kid.)

But here's the thing nobody's talking about: 

While you're asking AI to write your cover letters, plan your workouts, and probably ghostwrite your dating app bios (we see you 👀), there's a whole other conversation we need to have about privacy.

Think of AI like that friend who remembers EVERYTHING you've ever said... and then shares it at the worst possible moment.

What's the big deal? Let's break it down:

• Your data is attending a 24/7 party hosted by algorithms

• Those "harmless" AI chatbots? They're collecting more tea than your gossipiest friend

• And yes, there's a chance your AI workout buddy knows more about you than your actual trainer

Remember when Sam Altman (OpenAI's CEO) dropped GPT-4 in March 2023? He said,

While businesses are rushing to make AI their new BFF (Because who doesn't want a robot assistant?), they're forgetting one tiny detail: privacy laws are playing catch-up slower than your internet during a Zoom call.

P.S. If you're reading this on a smart device, AI probably already knows you're interested in privacy. Ironic, isn't it?  😏

So now we must Welcome YOU to the "How Not to Get Catfished by Your AI" survival guide...

AI writing buddy remembers more about you than your best friend.

But hey don't throw your laptop out the window here's your actually-doable protection plan:

First, The Stupid-Simple Stuff That Works:

• Use passwords longer than your coffee order

• Turn on two-factor authentication

• Update your apps (stop hitting "remind me tomorrow")

• Actually, read what permissions you're giving AI tools

For The Family Squad: Here's what they need to know:

• Not everything AI says is gospel

• Keep personal stuff personal

Running a Business? Before you let AI run your whole show:

• Check what data your AI tools are collecting

• Train your team on AI safety

• Keep an eye on those third-party AI services (they're like that sketchy app that wants all your contacts)

The "Duh" Stuff We Often Forget:

• AI remembers EVERYTHING

• It can share your data faster than office gossip spreads

• Those "harmless" AI chats? They're stored somewhere

Why Should You Care? 

Because while AI is out here writing your emails and planning your workouts, it's also:

• Learning your habits

• Potentially sharing your data

• Getting smarter every day

Pro Tip: If an AI tool asks for access to your entire digital life, maybe question that. Just like you wouldn't give your house keys to a stranger with a great smile.

💡 AI Content

🔹AI Learning

Transform Your Content Strategy with AI-Powered Curation 

Content curation doesn't have to be time-consuming.

Want to automatically find and share cool content without spending hours searching?

What You'll Need (Don't worry, we'll explain each one!)

1. Content Finder: Free tools that search the internet for you

2. AI Helper: A tool that reads and summarizes articles

3. Posting Tool: Something to share your content automatically

4. Connection Tool: A way to make everything work together

Let's Break It Down Into Simple Steps!

Step 1: Setting Up Your Content Finder This is like having a personal assistant who reads the internet for you

Getting Started with Google Alerts (It's Free!):

1. Go to google.com/alerts

2. Type in topics you're interested in (like "gaming news" or "fashion trends")

3. Enter your email address

4. Pick how often you want updates

5. Click "Create Alert"

Now Google will email you whenever it finds new articles about your topics!

Step 2: Making Your AI Helper This part helps turn long articles into short, interesting posts

Using ChatGPT (The Free Version):

1. Sign up at chat.openai.com

2. Copy the article you want to summarize

3. Ask ChatGPT: "Please summarize this article in a fun, engaging way in 3-4 sentences"

4. Save the summary it gives you

Step 3: Setting Up Auto-Posting This helps share your content without doing it manually

Choose One Platform to Start:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• Blog

• Newsletter

Using Buffer (It's Free to Start):

1. Sign up at buffer.com

2. Connect your social media account

3. Create a posting schedule (like once per day)

4. Add your summaries to Buffer

5. Let it post automatically!

Step 4: Connecting Everything This is where the magic happens - making everything work automatically

Using Zapier (They have a free plan):

1. Sign up at zapier.com

2. Connect your Google Alerts to Zapier

3. Connect ChatGPT (through OpenAI)

4. Connect Buffer

5. Create a simple "Zap" that:

   • Gets new articles from Google Alerts

   • Sends them to ChatGPT for summarizing

   • Posts them through Buffer

Simple Daily Routine

1. Check your Google Alerts emails

2. Pick the best articles

3. Use ChatGPT to summarize them

4. Add them to Buffer for posting

Pro Tips for Beginners:

• Start with just one topic you love

• Post once or twice a week at first

• Read the summaries before posting

• Ask friends for feedback

• Keep track of what your audience likes

Common Problems and Easy Fixes:

• Too many alerts? Make your search terms more specific

• Summaries sound weird? Give ChatGPT clearer instructions

• Posts not working? Double-check your scheduling times

Start Super Small:

1. Set up ONE Google Alert

2. Summarize ONE article

3. Post to ONE platform

4. Do this for one week

5. Then start automating

Remember: It's okay to start slow! Even posting once a week is great.

♨️ What’s Hot In AI

OpenAI introduces a new feature called "Tasks" in ChatGPT.

Tasks let you set reminders and schedule regular actions, like getting daily weather updates, news summaries, or automatic web searches. It's a step towards making ChatGPT more interactive and useful.

How it works:

You can manage your tasks through chat or a special web interface, and receive notifications on desktop, mobile, or web. ChatGPT can even suggest tasks based on your past conversations, but you’ll have to approve them first.

Who can use it:

Tasks will be available soon to Plus, Team, and Pro users, allowing up to 10 active tasks at once.

Why it matters:

While reminders aren’t new, Tasks is an important step toward making ChatGPT more like a personal assistant. This could lead to even more advanced features, such as AI agents that can do tasks on your behalf.

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