Fake weight-loss videos on social media
A viral weight-loss trend on TikTok uses fake AI videos to sell an app called Her75. Reporters found 11 accounts using the exact same body movements, but with different AI faces. These videos reached millions of views, but they didn’t say they were ads.
Investigators traced the clips back to real people whose original videos were stolen.
People used modern AI tools to swap faces and change appearances very quickly and cheaply.
Small visual mistakes, like strange moving hands, showed that the videos were fake.
The app company didn’t answer questions about these posts, but TikTok removed the fake accounts after the investigation.
Experts warn that people should carefully check before-and-after videos before trusting products on social media.
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Recent news reveals a concerning trend on TikTok: fake AI videos promoting a weight-loss app called Her75. Reporters found multiple accounts using the same body movements with different AI-generated faces, stealing content from real people. These videos, which gathered millions of views, were actually undeclared advertisements. Small visual errors, such as unusual hand movements, were key clues that the videos were not genuine.
After an investigation, TikTok removed these deceptive accounts, and the app company did not respond to questions. This story highlights the growing problem of AI misuse on social media and warns us to be cautious about products promoted with 'before-and-after' videos online.
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What is AI and how is it used in fake videos?
AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. In these fake videos, AI tools are used to quickly and cheaply swap faces or change appearances, making it seem like different people are in the same video.
How can I identify a fake video on social media?
Look for small visual mistakes like strange or unnatural body movements, especially with hands. Also, be suspicious of videos that don't declare they are ads or seem too good to be true.
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