<p>An AI-generated video of Apple CEO Tim Cook fraudulently streamed on the company's official YouTube channel on Monday, August 9. The video impersonated Cook and falsely promoted a cryptocurrency giveaway which gained millions of views ahead of the launch of iPhone 16.</p>

<p>The fake livestream promised the viewers to send them double the amount they would send to a "contribution address" by Dogecoin (DOGE), a popular cryptocurrency, luring many to the scam.</p>

<p>People on social media are speculating the possibility that Apple's official YouTube channel may have been hacked. Apple announced on Monday the much anticipated ‘It's Glowtime’ event at its headquarters in Cupertino to unveil the newest series of iPhone, along with upgrades in the Apple Watch and AirPods.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/huawei-set-to-unveil-groundbreaking-product-just-hours-after-apples-iphone-16-launch-755413">Huawei set to unveil groundbreaking product just hours after Apple's iPhone 16 launch</a></strong></p>

<p>The scammers used social media tools including trending keywords related to Apple and a recent song by British pop singer Charli XCX to push their stream to the top of the search results and seem authentic.</p>

<p>Netizens took to X, sharing the fake AI-generated video which was livestreamed on YouTube. Apple has not given any official statement regarding the incident.</p>

<p>“Apple’s official US YouTube channel has been hacked! A fake AI-generated video of Tim Cook is currently streaming, asking viewers for Bitcoin,” an X user wrote.</p>

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Apple's official US YouTube channel has been hacked! A fake AI-generated video of Tim Cook is currently streaming, asking viewers for Bitcoin. 😱<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AppleEvent?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AppleEvent</a></p>
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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-the-curiosity-is-going-to-end-apple-to-launch-its-latest-upgrade-iphone-16-757206">All the curiosity is going to end, Apple to launch its latest upgrade, iPhone 16</a></strong></p>

<p>Another user shared a screenshot of the live stream with the caption, “Tim Cooked Us!”</p>

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<p>This incident is not&nbsp; for the first time that scammers have taken advantage of the hype created for an Apple event. In 2022, a fake video streamed claiming to give crypto rewards which gained millions of viewers.</p>

<p>With the rise of AI technology, scammers are using voice-mimicking tools to deceive people by impersonating famous individuals. It is important to stay cautious and vigilant if you come across any stream or promotion involving cryptocurrency and verify its authenticity before falling into any scam.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An AI-generated video of Apple CEO Tim Cook fraudulently streamed on the company's official YouTube channel on Monday, August 9. The video impersonated Cook and falsely promoted a cryptocurrency giveaway which gained millions of views ahead of the launch of iPhone 16.

An AI-generated video of Apple CEO Tim Cook fraudulently streamed on the company's official YouTube channel on Monday, August 9. The video impersonated Cook and falsely promoted a cryptocurrency giveaway which gained millions of views ahead of the launch of iPhone 16. The fake livestream promised the viewers to send them double the amount they would send to a "contribution address" by Dogecoin (DOGE), a popular cryptocurrency, luring many to the scam. People on social media are speculating the possibility that Apple's official YouTube channel may have been hacked. Apple announced on Monday the much anticipated ‘It's Glowtime’ event at its headquarters in Cupertino to unveil the newest series of iPhone, along with upgrades in the Apple Watch and AirPods. Also read | Huawei set to unveil groundbreaking product just hours after Apple's iPhone 16 launch The scammers used social media tools including trending keywords related to Apple and a recent song by British pop singer Charli XCX to push their stream to the top of the search results and seem authentic. Netizens took to X, sharing the fake AI-generated video which was livestreamed on YouTube. Apple has not given any official statement regarding the incident. “Apple’s official US YouTube channel has been hacked! A fake AI-generated video of Tim Cook is currently streaming, asking viewers for Bitcoin,” an X user wrote. 🚨 Breaking News 🚨 Apple's official US YouTube channel has been hacked! A fake AI-generated video of Tim Cook is currently streaming, asking viewers for Bitcoin. 😱#AppleEvent — MysteryDealz (@Mysterydealz) September 9, 2024 × Also read | All the curiosity is going to end, Apple to launch its latest upgrade, iPhone 16 Another user shared a screenshot of the live stream with the caption, “Tim Cooked Us!” Tim Cooked us! @Apple's @YouTube channel hacked! pic.twitter.com/dL0y0u8Z1T — frank☁️ (@fmong) September 9, 2024 × This incident is not for the first time that scammers have taken advantage of the hype created for an Apple event. In 2022, a fake video streamed claiming to give crypto rewards which gained millions of viewers. With the rise of AI technology, scammers are using voice-mimicking tools to deceive people by impersonating famous individuals. It is important to stay cautious and vigilant if you come across any stream or promotion involving cryptocurrency and verify its authenticity before falling into any scam. (With inputs from agencies)

'Tim Cooked Us': Netizens react to fake AI-generated live stream of Apple CEO

Apple is all set to reveal the much-awaited iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus today at San Francisco event,&nbsp;keeping with the tradition of its autumn product launch.&nbsp;<br />
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The American tech giant has not really revealed too much about the mega event but it had sent out invites without giving away any details of the product, The Guardian reported last week.&nbsp;<br />
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Speculations, however, have been doing rounds with tech analysts and bloggers expecting an iPhone&nbsp;without a headphone jack, a touch sensitive home button that vibrates and a double-lens camera for iPhone 7 Plus, according to Reuters.&nbsp;<br />
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The removal of the headphone jack is being viewed as a cause for worry for most users as the 3.5mm jack is a universal connector which can be plugged into a smartphone, tablet, computer, TV and gaming consoles.<br />
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&nbsp;Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been quoted in&nbsp;the Australian Business Review&nbsp;saying that this was, &ldquo;going to tick off a lot of people.&quot;<br />
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&ldquo;I have cars where you can plug in the music, or go through bluetooth, and bluetooth just sounds so flat for the same music.&quot;<br />
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Meanwhile, an AFP report says Apple could include an adaptor that plugs into a remaining port to appease users accustomed to wired headphones.<br />
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The multinational technology company is also expected to introduce a revamped smartwatch, Watch 2, which has not been updated since its launch last year.&nbsp;It is expected to have a faster processor and a GPS chip, which will allow users to track their workouts without their phones.&nbsp;<br />
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If rumours are to be believed, Apple may also launch iOS 10 which has already passed Beta testing. At this moment, one can only speculate and wait for Apple&#39;s big reveal.<br />
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(WION with inputs from Agencies)

Analysts expect an iPhone without a headphone jack, a touch sensitive home button that vibrates and a double-lens camera for iPhone 7 Plus

Apple is all set to reveal the much-awaited iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus today at San Francisco event, keeping with the tradition of its autumn product launch. The American tech giant has not really revealed too much about the mega event but it had sent out invites without giving away any details of the product, The Guardian reported last week. Speculations, however, have been doing rounds with tech analysts and bloggers expecting an iPhone without a headphone jack, a touch sensitive home button that vibrates and a double-lens camera for iPhone 7 Plus, according to Reuters. The removal of the headphone jack is being viewed as a cause for worry for most users as the 3.5mm jack is a universal connector which can be plugged into a smartphone, tablet, computer, TV and gaming consoles. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been quoted in the Australian Business Review saying that this was, “going to tick off a lot of people." “I have cars where you can plug in the music, or go through bluetooth, and bluetooth just sounds so flat for the same music." Meanwhile, an AFP report says Apple could include an adaptor that plugs into a remaining port to appease users accustomed to wired headphones. The multinational technology company is also expected to introduce a revamped smartwatch, Watch 2, which has not been updated since its launch last year. It is expected to have a faster processor and a GPS chip, which will allow users to track their workouts without their phones. If rumours are to be believed, Apple may also launch iOS 10 which has already passed Beta testing. At this moment, one can only speculate and wait for Apple's big reveal. (WION with inputs from Agencies)

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