Greek TV presenter targeted by AI deepfake casino advertisement scam
Greek television presenter Antonis Kanakis became the target of a deepfake scam in which unknown actors created a fabricated video showing him endorsing an online casino. Kanakis publicly disclosed the fraud on social media to alert his audience and announced plans to pursue legal action.
What happened
Unknown actors created a deepfake video using artificial intelligence depicting Greek television presenter Antonis Kanakis advertising an online casino, without his consent or involvement.
The fraudulent video circulated on social media platforms including Facebook.
Reported impact
Kanakis announced the incident publicly via his Facebook account to warn his audience and protect them from potential deception.
Governance controls
Kanakis stated he would pursue legal action against those responsible for creating and distributing the deepfake.
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