Harmful Tricksters on LinkedIn: The Case of False AI Experts
LinkedIn has become a popular platform for professionals to network and showcase their expertise. However, it has also become a breeding ground for harmful tricksters, including those posing as fake AI experts. These individuals can mislead others, exploit their vulnerabilities, and damage the credibility of anybody having relevant knowledge and experience in artifiical Intelligence (AI) and any other knowledge domain.
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Common tactics employed by harmful tricksters posing as fake AI experts include:
- Inflated titles and credentials: They may claim to be “AI gurus,”, “AI evangelists,” or “AI thought leaders” without having the necessary relevant qualifications or experience.
- Misleading experience descriptions: They may exaggerate their past roles or responsibilities related to AI, making it seem like they have a deeper understanding of the field or knowledge domain than they actually do.
- Using jargon and buzzwords: They may use technical terms and buzzwords related to AI to impress others, even if they don’t fully grasp their meaning.
- Cherry-picking data: They may only highlight positive results or achievements from their AI projects, while ignoring any failures or limitations.
- Selling courses or consulting services: They may offer to teach others about AI or provide consulting services, even if they lack the necessary expertise.
- Engaging in predatory behavior: They may try to take advantage of others by offering false promises or opportunities related to AI.
How to identify harmful tricksters posing as false AI experts on LInkedin:
- Verify their credentials: Check their profile for evidence of relevant education and experience, relevant diplomas and certifications, and relevant work experience.
- Look for relevant publications and research: See if they have published relevant research papers or articles on AI.
- Check their online reputation: Look for reviews or comments from others who have interacted with them.
- Be wary of overly promotional content: If someone is constantly promoting their own services or expertise without providing any real value, they may be a harmful trickster.
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Protecting yourself from harmful tricksters:
- Be skeptical: Don’t believe everything you read online, especially when it comes to claims of expertise.
- Do your own research: Verify the credentials and claims of anyone you’re considering to follow, to connect with and to do business with.
- Be cautious of unsolicited offers: Be wary of anyone who offers you something too good to be true.
- Network with relevant AI experts: Connect with people who have relevant hands-on experience with AI and really want to help you personally instead of helping themselves.
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