The 'AI granny' project, which aims to combat scammers by creating a persona that con artists would target, has garnered media attention. However, it primarily serves as a publicity stunt rather than a deployable solution for the general public. According to Valcarcel, the project is intended to raise awareness about scams rather than to be implemented broadly. There's also no operational framework allowing individuals to forward scam calls to this AI, limiting its practical use. This highlights the need for effective tools against fraud rather than mere awareness campaigns.