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Osaka Police Debut Virtual 'AI Chief' to Combat Surge in Imposter Scams
Police in Osaka, western Japan, have introduced a virtual 'AI chief' named AIko to raise public awareness about imposter scams, especially among young people, as cases continue to rise. The AI character will appear on official police channels, replacing live chiefs in some campaigns, to make prevention messages more engaging. Osaka is among the regions hardest hit by such scams, where criminals often impersonate bank staff, police, or relatives.