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Japan's 1st AI-powered ATM developed to combat money transfer fraud - Science & Tech - The Jakarta Post

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A Japanese company has developed an artificial intelligence-powered automated teller machine to prevent fraudulent money transfers, the first of its kind in the country.

The system, which can recognize the appearance and movement of ATM users through an embedded camera, aims to help prevent crimes in which scammers guide elderly victims over the phone to transfer money by making them believe they will be refunded a higher amount.

From Japan's 1st AI-powered ATM developed to combat money transfer fraud - Science & Tech - The Jakarta Post.

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