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That’s Not Actually Tom Hanks Hocking ‘Miracle Cures and Wonder Drugs’ on the Internet

Tom Hanks alerted fans to a scam using AI deepfakes of his likeness and voice to push 'miracle cures and wonder drugs.'

It’s unclear what exactly these fake ads were promoting, but Hanks did go on to note his own type 2 diabetes diagnosis, stressing, “I only work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment.” He then closed out his post with three all-caps warnings: “Do not be fooled. It’s perhaps unsurprising that online scammers have taken to using AI and deepfake tech to get Hanks — one of the most revered, beloved, and trusted stars we have — to hock phony products. Earlier this summer, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act, which would increase protection for individuals’ right to publicity by bolstering their legal claims over unauthorized uses of their voice and likenesses.

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