Because it’s simpler and cheaper to base fake videos on real content, bad actors are scooping up videos on social media that match the demographic of a sales pitch, leading to what experts predict will be an explosion of ads made with stolen identities. As these tools proliferate, those with a more modest social media presence are facing a similar type of identity theft that has already targeted many celebrities — finding their faces and words twisted by AI to push often offensive products and ideas.
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