Millennials and boomers more guarded than others about technology to come, says Kaspersky
Deepfakes are also being used in major attempts at blackmail and fraud.
Generations Z and X in Southeast Asia are less afraid about future technologies such as biometrics, smart appliances, robotic devices and deepfakes, while Millennials and Boomers have their guard up, according to the multinational security firm Kaspersky.
The conclusions stem from a survey conducted in November 2020 of 831 social media users in Southeast Asia about their level of fear against the current technological trends. Among its findings, more than half (62%) are afraid of deepfakes.
The anxiety is highest among Baby Boomers (74%) and lowest among Gen X (58%), according…
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