Tom Hanks urges fans 'don't be fooled' by AI-videos of him selling 'miracle cures'

Tom Hanks wants everyone to sit and take notice of every advert that is being sold by celebrities because it’s likely it’s not them actually. The next time you see Tom Hanks promoting or selling “miracle cures and wonder drugs” stay cautious, urges the Hollywood actor as it’s not him and is most likely an AI-generated vocal impersonation of the actor. This too without his consent.

In a social media post, Tom Hanks wrote, “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.” He titled the post as a “public service announcement.”

Tom Hanks warns internet users to be wary of AI-generated videos impersonating as him

“I have nothing to do with these posts or the productions and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures. 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," he further wrote.

This is not the first time that Tom Hanks has warned others about ads using AI-generated versions of his likeness to advertise less than veritable services.

Just last October, Tom Hanks shared a similar warning on Instagram about a promotional video that used a deepfake of the actor to promote a dental plan. He began the post by writing, “BEWARE!!” and advised, “There’s a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it.”