Celebrities Condemn Use of AI Deepfake Adverts in Promoting Self-Help Course

Prominent figures Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson, and Oprah Winfrey condemned the use of AI deepfake adverts promoting a self-help course by US influencer Wesley "Billion Dollar" Virgin. The adverts featured deepfake videos of the celebrities endorsing Virgin's "Genie Script" manifestation course, sold for US$37. YouTube removed the adverts for violating policies on manipulated media. Representatives for the celebrities denied any association. The controversy highlights the need for stricter regulations against deepfake technology in advertising.

Prominent figures Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson, and Oprah Winfrey condemned the use of AI deepfake adverts promoting a self-help course by US influencer Wesley "Billion Dollar" Virgin. The adverts featured deepfake videos of the celebrities endorsing Virgin's "Genie Script" manifestation course, sold for US$37. YouTube removed the adverts for violating policies on manipulated media. Representatives for the celebrities denied any association. The controversy highlights the need for stricter regulations against deepfake technology in advertising.

Prominent figures Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson, and Oprah Winfrey condemned the use of AI deepfake adverts promoting a self-help course by US influencer Wesley "Billion Dollar" Virgin. The adverts featured deepfake videos of the celebrities endorsing Virgin's "Genie Script" manifestation course, sold for US$37. YouTube removed the adverts for violating policies on manipulated media. Representatives for the celebrities denied any association. The controversy highlights the need for stricter regulations against deepfake technology in advertising.

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