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Criminals impersonate doctor with deepfake ads, sell supplements. Could you tell?

Jan 1, 2024New Orleans, United States1 source

Summary

A Black doctor specializing in pediatric care had his likeness used in a deepfake video promoting supplements, misleading viewers into believing he endorsed the products. The video, which altered his appearance and used a fake voice, was shared on platforms like TikTok and Twitter. Despite his efforts to report and remove the content, the videos spread widely before being partially taken down. At least one person reported purchasing the supplements based on the fake video. The doctor has since spent significant time and resources attempting to counter the misinformation, including creating his own content and seeking legal and PR advice.

Incident Details

Domain
Misinfo & Disinfo

Deliberate or negligent spread of false or misleading information with harmful real-world effects.

Mechanism
content
Companies
Point Predictive
Recipient
IndividualDr. Maurice Sholas
Dimensions
reputationaleconomicautonomy

Sources

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