I recently watched this movie called Ctrl which is a take on AI and how it might take control, hence the name ctrl) in all the wrong ways.
the movie stars Ananya Pandey and Vihaan Samat, Nella, and Joe are a popular social media influencer couple. When he cheats on her, she turns to an AI app to erase his digital existence on her computer and social media. However, the maker of the AI secretly begins to take control of her data and life, illegally invading her privacy.
the format of the movie is somewhat similar to The Searching a 2018 American screen life mystery thriller film directed by Aneesh Chaganty
I read quite a few reviews about this movie and noticed that it didn't have a lot of great reviews which makes sense, because of the ending
it might seem quite slow at some intervals and did fail to keep me engaged at times, but the theme of the movie was quite fascinating, now everyone knows that meta specifically Instagram and also YouTube track your activity and algorithm, based on what type of content you engage with, the recommendations are tailored and personalized to the user, although the series of events that occur throughout the movie are exaggerated, it does remind us of the social media that we interact with on an everyday basis
SPOILER ALERT
at the end of the movie, despite the app ruining her life, she stays away from it for a certain period of time but she is slowly drawn back in when she sees an advertisement of the same, now everyone thought that this was extremely ridiculous and stupid and i kind of agree, i thought the same when i first watched it, but the more i thought about it, i realised that, we uninstall Instagram because it consumes too much of our time and we waste our time scrolling on reels, or we might deactivate our accounts during an exam but we still reinstall in a few days later. failing to stay away, it feels dangerously relatable which to me makes it interesting and worth watching once
this movie made me want to write a blog after almost a year.
Monday, October 21, 2024
10 Common Tricks Used by Scammers: Beware and Stay Safe
All scams are summarised and shown below. Stay alert.
Scammers target people of all ages, but middle-aged and elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable. Be cautious and aware of these common tricks:
1. TRAI Phone Scam: Fraudsters claim to be from TRAI, stating your mobile number is linked to illegal activities, and services will be suspended.
- Reality: TRAI doesn't suspend services; telecom companies do.
2. Parcel Stuck at Customs: Scammers claim a parcel with contraband has been intercepted and demand payment.
- Action: Disconnect and report the number.
3. Digital Arrest: Fake police officers threaten digital arrest or online interrogation.
- Reality: Police don't conduct digital arrests or online interrogations.
4. Family Member Arrested: Scammers claim a relative will be arrested and demand payment.
- Action: Verify with family members before taking action.
5. Get Rich Quick Trading: Social media ads promise high returns on stock investments.
- Reality: High-return schemes are likely scams.
6. Easy Tasks for Big Rewards: Scammers offer high sums for simple tasks, then ask for investment.
- Reality: Easy money schemes are scams.
7. Credit Card Issued in Your Name: Fake executives confirm large transactions on bogus credit cards.
- Action: Check with your bank.
8. Mistaken Money Transfer: Scammers claim incorrect transactions and ask for refunds.
- Action: Verify transactions with your bank.
9. KYC Expired: Scammers ask for KYC updates via links.
- Reality: Banks require in-person KYC updates.
10. Generous Tax Refund: Fraudsters pose as tax officials, asking for bank details.
- Reality: Tax departments already have bank details and communicate directly.
Stay Safe:
1. Verify information before acting.
2. Don't click suspicious links.
3. Confirm transactions with banks.
4. Report suspicious calls/numbers.
5. Be cautious of high-return schemes.
6. Update KYC in-person.
7. Don't share personal/bank details.
Report Scams:
1: GOI Chakshu portal @ https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc/
2a. National Consumer Helpline (1800-11-4000)
2b. Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in)
3. Local Police Station
Stay informed, stay vigilant!
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