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Cuban: Facebook knowingly runs AI deepfake scam ads; docs say $16B fraud revenue

Cuban: Facebook knowingly runs AI deepfake scam ads; docs say $16B fraud revenue
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Cuban alleges that Facebook knowingly uses his face in AI-generated scam ads for nonexistent diabetes cures, with documents indicating $16 billion in fraud revenue.

Key points

  • •Cuban reported seeing his own face used in AI-generated scam advertisements
  • •The ads promote nonexistent cures for diabetes
  • •Associated documents reportedly list $16 billion in fraudulent revenue
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