Live coverage from the ACFE Global Fraud Conference, including anti-fraud articles, session highlights, video clips and photo gallery.
When Costel Ion, CFE, asked conference attendees to identify key challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) in their investigations, many were ready to answer. They noted inaccuracies, hallucinations and concerns about data privacy and security.
Read MoreAt the 2025 ACFE Fraud Conference Asia-Pacific, keynote speaker, Amanda Johnstone, discussed how to navigate a world where AI is becoming increasingly prevalent.
Read MoreTexas State University associate professor and ACFE Hubbard Award winner Zach Kelley was excited to talk about a partnership that connected his students with regional district attorneys — all with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). He shared more about this unique partnership in his session at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, “From Images to Insights: University Students Advancing AI-Based Evidence Analysis.”
Read MoreFrom doctored photos of the late Pope Francis sporting a white puffer jacket to videos of fake CNN newscasters, deepfakes — hyperrealistic synthetic media created using artificial intelligence (AI) — have infiltrated the digital landscape. Deepfakes have emerged as a source of misinformation, disinformation and fraud, manipulating public opinion and damaging reputations.
Read MoreCybersecurity expert Peter Warmka, CFE, CPP, broke down the shaky anti-fraud landscape of today and the future in his presentation, “Unmasking AI-Powered Fraud Tools on the Dark Web: Threats and Countermeasures,” at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference.
Read MoreAt the 2025 ACFE Women’s Summit, Ivy Munoko led a panel discussion with Angela Kroboth, Kennedy Meda and Linda Miller to examine how to harness both human expertise and robust data to keep pace with evolving fraud trends, while also identifying emerging threats before they take shape. Their discussions centered on responsible and ethical approaches to advanced analytics and machine learning, ensuring every anti-fraud professional can face problems with greater confidence and peace of mind.
Read More“Technology is neither good nor bad,” said spy and human hacker, Peter Warmka, CFE, CPP, at the early morning session on the final main conference day of the 34th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. It depends on how it’s being used. Deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI), just like other types of technology, can be used for good purposes as well as manipulation and to cause harm. Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) can respond by understanding the technology, countering its risks and constant verification.
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