Elon Musk Deepfakes Dominate $12B Fraud Epidemic

Artificial intelligence is enabling a new wave of scams, leaving unsuspecting individuals vulnerable. According to CBS News, Heidi Swan, a 62-year-old healthcare worker, fell victim to a deepfake scam after repeatedly seeing an online video featuring what appeared to be Elon Musk promoting a cryptocurrency investment. Convinced by its authenticity, she invested over $10,000, only to later realize she had been deceived by advanced AI technology. Even now, she admits the videos still look and sound remarkably convincing. Here's more:

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