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MrBeast deepfake scam ad on TikTok
A deepfake video of MrBeast was used in a scam ad on TikTok. The ad falsely promised free iPhones to trick users. MrBeast publicly warned about the scam, questioning whether social media platforms are ready for AI deepfakes.
- Date it happened
- 2023-10-03
- Organisation involved
- TikTok
- Product, system or model
- deepfake scam ad
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