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Why avoid a greeting?

Avoiding a traditional greeting like 'hello' is becoming more common, especially among younger generations. The story highlights that 40% of 18-24 year olds find it acceptable to answer without one. This shift isn't just about preference; it's also a tactic to combat sophisticated AI scams, which can use voice snippets from greetings to clone voices and trick people.

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Gen Z and AI scammers are killing off the traditional 'hello'

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