Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google
TechCrunch·June 12, 2026
Google is suing a Chinese cybercrime operation known as "Outsider Enterprise" for allegedly using AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims. The operation sent approximately 2.5 million text messages over a two-week period, targeting a large number of people. Outsider Enterprise's scam relied on AI technology to carry out its fraudulent activities. The lawsuit aims to hold the group accountable for its actions.
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