botfished /ˌbɒtˈfɪʃt/
verb
To be deceived or defrauded by an AI (
Artificial Intelligence) program or chatbot. This occurs when AI is used to create a fake online persona, generate convincing but inauthentic responses, or mask a real person's identity or genuine
personality with AI-generated content. The aim is typically to elicit
personal information, financial gain, or emotional engagement, or to manipulate interactions to effectively conceal the botfisher's true identity or personality from detection.
botfished /ˌbɒtˈfɪʃtING/
noun
The act or instance of being deceived by an AI or chatbot in the manner described above.
A person who has been deceived by an AI or chatbot.
1. She realized she'd been botfished when the 'person' on the dating app provided overly perfect and generic answers.
2.
Cybersecurity experts warn about the increasing prevalence of botfishing in online interactions.
3. He reported being a victim of botfishing after sending money to an AI-generated profile.
4. It's becoming harder to discern if you're
talking to a real person or if their online presence has been botfished to hide their true identity and
personality, aiming to keep you unaware of the deception.