Hanks and other celebrities have recently become targets of AI-powered ad scams.

Deepfake celebrities begin shilling products on social media, causing alarm::Hanks and other celebrities have recently become targets of AI-powered ad scams.

  • RobotToaster@mander.xyzEnglish
    186·
    1 year ago

    Did anyone ever think that celebrities that appeared in advertisements actually used or liked the products they are paid to promote?

    This seems like false outrage.

    • Dellyjonut@lemmy.worldEnglish
      15·
      1 year ago

      I think the issue is more that people think something is legitimate, and when they go to purchase it or something they get their identity stolen

      • Rodeo@lemmy.caEnglish
        91·
        1 year ago

        The celebrities may pay lip service to that, but really they’re concerned about unlicensed use of their image.