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Greek shipping magnate Athanasios Martinos became the victim of an AI-driven deepfake scam, where fraudsters used manipulated video and voice cloning from an old interview to solicit investments via social media. The AI-generated content deceived users into sending money, prompting Martinos to report the incident to authorities.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI (deepfake technology) to produce manipulated audiovisual content that misleads viewers into making financial investments, which is a form of harm to people. The victim, a public figure, reports the fraudulent use of AI-generated content causing direct harm through deception and financial loss risk. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (fraud and deception) against individuals.[AI generated]