Topic: digital deception
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Ex-Meta Staffers Fight Back Against Scam Ads on Social Media
Former Meta executive Rob Leathern is concerned about the rise of AI-generated scam ads and believes platforms are not investing enough in resources to combat them effectively. Leathern and former Meta VP Rob Goldman founded CollectiveMetrics.org, a nonprofit using data to increase transparency i...
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Deepfake Influencers Are Selling Supplements Online
AI-generated synthetic influencers are being used to market health supplements without clear disclosure, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish authentic recommendations from sophisticated advertising. This marketing strategy exploits perceived authenticity and cultural archetypes to bu...
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AI-Generated Content Is Overwhelming Reddit
AI-generated content is flooding Reddit, threatening the authenticity of user discussions and overwhelming moderators, particularly in communities like r/AmItheAsshole. Moderators estimate a significant portion of content may now be AI-created or polished, with fabricated, emotionally manipulativ...
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AI Influencers Dominate Coachella 2026
AI-generated influencers are dominating social media coverage of Coachella, posting flawless, staged photos without physically attending the festival. The sophisticated, photorealistic images from generative AI tools blur with authentic content, raising questions about online authenticity and eng...
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AI Deepfakes Impersonate Pastors to Scam Congregations
AI-generated deepfakes are impersonating pastors and priests in sophisticated financial scams, exploiting the trust of religious communities on social media. Religious leaders like Father Mike Schmitz are warning congregations about these convincing forgeries, which use fabricated messages to pre...
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