Tom Hanks Warns Fans About ‘Wonder Drug’ Online Ads That Use His Likeness ‘Through AI’: ‘Do Not Be Fooled. Do Not Be Swindled.’
variety.comJ. Kim Murphy Tom Hanks isn’t trying to sell you drugs. The actor shared a statement on Instagram Thursday evening, warning fans about online ads promoting “miracle cures and wonder drugs” that feature an AI-generated vocal impersonation of the actor without his consent. “There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs.
These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI,” Hanks wrote in the post, titled as a “public service announcement.” “I have nothing to do with these posts or the productions and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures,” the actor continued. “I have type 2 diabetes, and I ONLY work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment.
DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. A post shared by Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) It’s not the first time that the actor has warned others about ads that use AI-generated versions of his likeness to advertise less than veritable services.
Last October, Hanks shared a similar warning on Instagram about a promotional video that used a deepfake of the actor to promote a dental plan. “BEWARE!!” Hanks began in that post, pulling out the all-caps warning in that instance too.
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