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.
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.