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Is That A Hard Drive In Your Pocket?

By The Daily Dish
Dec 10 2007, 2:41 AM ET

Or are you just happy to see me? A flirt-bot computer has been unleashed online in Russia. It wants your money, under the guise of love:

The artificial intelligence of CyberLover's automated chats is good enough that victims have a tough time distinguishing the "bot" from a real potential suitor, PC Tools said. The software can work quickly too, establishing up to 10 relationships in 30 minutes, PC Tools said. It compiles a report on every person it meets complete with name, contact information, and photos.

(Hat tip: Regina Lynn.)



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