Dylan Tan, co-founder of Replyr, a Malaysian startup, has developed an AI chatbot called SOH AI designed to waste scammers’ time and disrupt their operations. The chatbot mimics human conversation, engaging scammers in lengthy and ultimately fruitless exchanges.
The Inspiration Behind SOH AI
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The chatbot works by posing questions, providing misleading information, and generally keeping scammers occupied. This tactic not only wastes the scammers’ time but also potentially prevents them from targeting other, more vulnerable individuals. The chatbot is freely available, empowering anyone to participate in disrupting scam attempts.
Fighting Back Against Scams
Tan developed SOH AI as a direct response to the increasing prevalence and sophistication of scams. Furthermore, recognising the vulnerability of many to these tactics, he sought to create a tool that could actively impede scam attempts and offer protection.
How It Works
The specifics of the chatbot’s conversational strategies are kept somewhat secret to maintain its effectiveness. However, Tan explains that it is designed to mimic human behaviour convincingly. This makes it harder for scammers to realise they are interacting with a bot. As a result, the conversation continues, wasting the scammers’ valuable time.
Real-World Impact
The effectiveness of the chatbot has already been demonstrated in several instances. For example, some scammers have reportedly spent considerable time interacting with the chatbot before eventually realising they were not talking to a real person.
Availability and Future Goals
SOH AI is available for free and can be accessed through its number here.
