Actor Tom Hanks issued a public warning on Friday about fraudulent online advertisements using his AI-generated likeness and voice without his consent to promote “miracle cures and wonder drugs.” Hanks, who has type 2 diabetes, emphasized that he only consults with his board-certified doctor regarding his treatment.
“There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs,” Hanks wrote on Instagram. “These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI. I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures.”
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This is not the first instance of such misuse; Hanks had previously warned about a similar AI-generated dental ad.
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Other celebrities, including Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson, have also been victims of AI deepfake scams, prompting calls for stronger legal protections. Tennessee has recently enacted the ELVIS Act to combat unauthorized use of personal likenesses.
Hanks’ warning underscores the growing concern over AI misuse in digital advertising and the entertainment industry.
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