A reading path

I'm worried about my mum or dad.

If you're reading this because something AI-shaped scared you about an older relative — a strange phone call, a weird email, a worry about scams — this trail is for you. Five topics in the order I'd walk a friend through them. You can stop at any point.

5 stops · 150-450s reading per stop

The "panicked relative" call The voice-clone playbook scammers are using right now — and how to defuse it.
Voice clone A voice clone is a synthetic copy of someone's voice, made from a short audio sample. How much voice does an AI need? Less than you think.
The family safe-word A two-minute conversation that one day saves a lot of money — and a lot of fear.
The AI-aided romance scam Why the messages feel uncannily right. What gives them away. Plain-English warning for older relatives.
Helping a parent use AI safely Three settings to change before you walk away. Plain-English checklist for setting up AI for an older relative.

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