Bettina Tietjen warnt vor Deepfake-Videos mit ihrem Gesicht
2026-09-30
WEB.DE
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German TV host Bettina Tietjen has warned the public about AI-generated deepfake videos circulating on social media, falsely depicting her endorsing an Alzheimer’s drug. The deepfakes, created using artificial intelligence, have misled viewers and violated Tietjen’s rights, causing reputational harm and potential financial fraud.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Deepfake videos are generated using AI systems that manipulate visual and audio content to create realistic but fake representations of individuals. The use of such AI-generated content to promote fraudulent products directly harms individuals and communities by spreading misinformation and enabling scams. The article confirms that these videos are actively circulating and have deceived people, fulfilling the criteria for harm. Therefore, this event is an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's misuse.[AI generated]