Someone received an AI deepfake ad of themselves — HN discusses what to do
pavel_lishin · hn · 2026-09-26
A user discovered that someone had sent him an ad featuring an AI-generated version of himself. These deepfake scam ads — cloning the likeness and voice of real people to sell products — have become increasingly common. The Hacker News thread discusses possible responses: reporting to platforms, public debunking, and legal options. It highlights the growing real-world threat of generative AI misuse to personal likeness rights.
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