Deepfake scams have arrived: Fake videos spread on Facebook, TikTok and Youtube

Fake videos of celebrities promoting phony services, created using deepfake technology, have emerged on major social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, sparking concerns about scams and the manipulation of online content.

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