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Scammers are using AI tools to rapidly generate and post fake obituaries of living individuals online, including journalist Deborah Vankin, to attract clicks and ad revenue. This AI-driven scheme spreads misinformation, causes emotional distress, and can expose victims to further cyber risks such as malware.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of AI to generate fake obituaries, which are then posted online to deceive readers and generate ad revenue. The harm is realized as individuals are falsely declared dead, causing emotional distress and misinformation spread among their social circles and the public. The AI system's use in creating and disseminating this false content directly leads to harm to persons and communities, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.[AI generated]