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Tom Hanks Alerts Fans to AI Scams Using His Image

The actor emphasizes he has no connection to fraudulent ads promoting 'wonder drugs' and urges caution against AI-generated content.

Overview

  • Hanks posted a public service announcement on Instagram warning about AI-generated ads using his likeness without consent.
  • The ads falsely promote 'miracle cures' and 'wonder drugs,' which Hanks disavows any involvement with.
  • He stresses that he only consults his board-certified doctor for his type 2 diabetes treatment.
  • This isn't the first time Hanks has issued such a warning; similar scams have used his image before.
  • Hanks joins other celebrities in calling out the unauthorized use of AI to replicate their likenesses.