Michel Drucker warns of deepfake impersonation in pain relief product scam
French TV host Michel Drucker reported that his image and voice were cloned using artificial intelligence to impersonate him in an online scam promoting a joint pain product, and he warned his followers not to be deceived.
What happened
Michel Drucker, a France Télévisions host, warned his Instagram followers that his image and voice were being used without authorization through artificial intelligence to promote a joint pain medication.
The scam used a fake account claiming to sell an anti-inflammatory product through a website called Health Bridge.
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