Deepfakes: Celebrities Pushing Dangerous Weight Loss Drugs

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Corey, with the story with entertainment and celebrity news today. Fake AI videos are tricking people into thinking popular influencers endorse weight-loss drugs. These deep fakes show celebrities popping pills and raving about quick results, but they're completely made up. Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are full of them. Popping up in user's feeds to push these products, they look so real that viewers often don't spot the scam right away. Many folks feel pressure to try the drugs after seeing what they believe are genuine endorsements from trusted faces. Health experts warn these meds can have serious side effects if not used properly. Investigators recently exposed two specific clips featuring well-known TB presenters, Hawking the Drugs. Both videos spread fast online before anyone called them out. Stay vigilant when you spot these ads and double-check sources before jumping into any weight-loss trend.