If you see a video ad from Tom Hanks promising some kind of miracle cure, he himself wants you to know it’s a fake.
On Thursday night, the actor posted a PSA on Instagram about AI-generated videos using his image popping up on social media.
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“There are multiple advertisements on the Internet using my name, likeness and voice to promote miracle cures and medicines.” Hanks’ post“These ads were fraudulently created through AI without my consent.”
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“I am in no way associated with these posts, products, treatments, or any spokespersons promoting these treatments,” Hanks continued. “I have type 2 diabetes and consult only with medical professionals regarding my treatment. Don’t be fooled. Don’t be fooled. Don’t lose your hard earned money.”
This isn’t the first time Hanks has issued such a warning: Last October, he shared a screenshot of an AI-generated video of himself “advertising some kind of dental treatment plan” (for some reason, Hanks seems to be a regular at medical-themed AI hoaxes), along with the warning that he was “not affiliated with this video in any way.”
Misinformation about AI is already a huge problem, and it’s only likely to get worse as the technology becomes more advanced, pervasive, and accessible.
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