The world’s largest YouTuber, MrBeast, and two BBC presenters have been featured in deepfake videos used to deceive people online. These deepfakes manipulate AI to create convincing videos. One video on TikTok claimed MrBeast was offering iPhones for $2, while BBC presenters Matthew Amroliwala and Sally Bundock were used in a video promoting a scam involving Elon Musk.
The content has since been removed from social media platforms, and both Meta (Facebook’s owner) and TikTok have taken action. Deepfakes have raised concerns about their potential to deceive, with verbal errors often being a key indicator of fakery.
In the case of Mahira Khan, the deepfake video appears to have been taken down, but here’s a rephrased and shortened version:
Deepfake Scams Feature MrBeast and BBC Presenters
The world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, and two BBC presenters have been used in deepfake videos to scam unsuspecting people online. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate videos, leading to deceptive content.
One such video on TikTok claimed that MrBeast was offering new iPhones for $2. Meanwhile, deepfake likenesses of BBC stars Matthew Amroliwala and Sally Bundock were used to promote a known scam involving Elon Musk.
Social media platforms, including TikTok and Facebook, have taken action to remove the fraudulent content. Deepfakes pose a growing challenge, with verbal errors often serving as indicators of their inauthenticity.
The legality of deepfakes varies by country, and experts emphasize the need to strike a balance between addressing harmful uses of the technology and preserving artistic and creative expression.
