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AI-generated Deepfakes

The use of AI to fabricate childlike imagery

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Jan 17, 2026
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Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz’s cure for type II diabetes

The widely circulated claim that Dr. Phil or Dr. Oz has a “cure” for type 2 diabetes is false: multiple fact-checks and digital-forensics experts have identified AI-generated deepfake ads and scam lan...

Jan 6, 2026
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What legal actions have regulators taken against companies using fake celebrity endorsements for health products?

Regulators have used a mix of enforcement actions, guidance, rulemaking, and cross‑jurisdictional cooperation to combat fake celebrity endorsements for health products: the U.S. Federal Trade Commissi...

Jan 18, 2026
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Did Oprah endorse Prozenith on online videos?

No credible evidence shows Oprah Winfrey endorsed Prozenith in online videos; multiple news outlets, consumer watchdogs and ProZenith’s own statements describe the clips as fake or AI-generated and Op...

Jan 19, 2026

How does NCMEC’s CyberTipline distinguish between consensual adult content and potential CSAM in borderline-age cases?

NCMEC’s CyberTipline separates consensual adult material from potential child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through a legally grounded, multi-step process that combines statutory definitions, platform-...

Jan 10, 2026

What penalties exist for sharing or distributing nonconsensual intimate images in the United States?

Federal and state law now treat the nonconsensual sharing of intimate images as criminal and civilly actionable conduct, with the new TAKE IT DOWN Act creating federal criminal penalties (fines, manda...

Jan 5, 2026

How can consumers verify whether a celebrity endorsement of a supplement is real or AI‑generated?

A surge of AI-generated images, audio and video has supercharged a long-running problem: fake celebrity endorsements for supplements and “miracle” cures that are often scams or deceptive ads . Consume...

Jan 5, 2026

How have AI-generated celebrity endorsements been used in online weight-loss scams?

AI-generated celebrity endorsements have become a core tool in online weight‑loss scams: fraudsters use deepfake images and synthetic video or audio to create convincing “testimonials” that lure consu...