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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Publication Date: April 25, 2024 - 14:52

PEI chef warns about scam video ‘deepfake’ advertisement circulating on Facebook

April 25, 2024
A Prince Edward Island chef and TV host is warning people about a fake video advertisement that features him offering hundreds of dollars worth of cookware for free – in return for credit card details.Michael Smith says there is a “deepfake” video ad of him on Facebook asking people for their credit card info in exchange for a free Le Creuset set worth $500.The term deepfake refers to the use of artificial intelligence to create video, images or audio that can realistically replicate someone’s voice, appearance or movement.

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