AI deepfake romance scam steals woman’s home and life savings

LA woman scammed out of $81K and condo by fake celebrity impersonator, daughter says Vivian Ruvalcaba described how her mother was targeted by scammers using artificial intelligence, in an interview on Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson’s “Beyond Connected” podcast. A woman named Abigail believed she was in a romantic relationship with a famous actor. The messages felt …

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Marriage turns out to be a club with a high entry fee; Romance is optional wealth is required

The myth is pristine. The numbers are savage. For decades pundits and policy wonks have sold marriage as a ladder for men. The truth is harsher. Marriage does not elevate. It gates. And the gate swings only for men already earning. The Institute for Family Studies claims “Married men earn between 10% and 40% more …

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