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Fake AI Doctors Spread Misinformation Using Real Physicians' Likenesses

Scammers are using AI-generated videos to falsely depict real doctors endorsing dubious health products, misleading the public and spreading misinformation, as exemplified by a doctored video of Dr. Robert Lustig promoting weight loss claims without his consent.

via The New York Times|

#ai-scams #deceptive-advertising #fake-endorsements

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Justice Department Launches Record $14.6B Healthcare Fraud Crackdown

Federal officials announced a record-breaking health fraud takedown involving over $14.6 billion in improper charges across the US, leading to criminal charges against 324 individuals, seizure of assets, and prevention of $4 billion in fraudulent claims, targeting schemes in medical supply, telehealth, genetic testing, and opioid trafficking.

via Axios|

#criminal-charges #doj #enforcement