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The rise of artificial intelligence is creating new challenges for the e-commerce sector, with reports emerging of buyers exploiting AI to commit fraud. On platforms such as Taobao, users are leveraging AI image generation to fabricate evidence of product defects, enabling them to obtain refunds without returning the purchased items. This practice disproportionately impacts sellers with tight profit margins, potentially jeopardizing their businesses. Experts warn that the accessibility of AI technology lowers the barriers to entry for various forms of online fraud, from spreading misinformation to creating convincing fake evidence. The initial report originated on Reddit, highlighting the growing concerns surrounding the potential for AI to be misused in malicious activities. The original post can be found here: [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1p0hvhw/ai_may_already_pose_more_harm_than_good_in_the/].