Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
The Guardian
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Influencers like Emily Schuman are being impersonated in AI-generated deepfake ads promoting products they never endorsed, damaging their credibility and causing financial harm. These synthetic ads exploit influencers' images to scam consumers, with losses estimated at $3.7 billion globally in 2026.
