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AI voice cloning on the rise; criminal market grows 7.4×, tools sold for as little as $500

A NordVPN review of dark web forums and social channels found the criminal market for AI voice-cloning tools expanded 7.4 times over two years, with ads and lower prices making the technology more accessible.

Published Sep 19, 2026, 9:50 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A global digital security service says AI voice cloning is growing quickly and getting cheaper to use. A review of dark web forums and social media channels conducted by NordVPN found that the criminal market for cloning tools has grown by 7.4 times over the last two years.