AI incident #1518 ·

Kosovo Public Broadcaster RTK and Journalist Gëzim Bimbashi Were Reportedly AI-Impersonated in Alleged Fake Joint-Cure Scam Video

What happened

Kosovo public broadcaster RTK's logo and journalist Gëzim Bimbashi's image and voice were reportedly AI-manipulated in a Facebook video promoting Versatil Pro as a supposed cure for joint disease.

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Who was involved

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Social Media Users In Kosovo, Social Media Users, Radio Television Of Kosovo, People Seeking Medical Advice, Journalistic Integrity, Gezim Bimbashi, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Facebook Users In Kosovo, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity

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