In the realm of celebrity-impersonating scams, a new wave is hitting the internet with a deepfake of Jennifer Aniston promoting a bogus “MacBook giveaway” on YouTube. The deepfake has garnered widespread attention, sparking discussions about the alarming improvement in the quality and frequency of such deceptive videos. Despite visible signs of inauthenticity, a Reddit post discussing the deepfake has gained thousands of upvotes, with users expressing both amusement at the poor writing quality and concern over the fast-evolving technology driving these scams.
Users pointed out the video’s ability to bypass detection algorithms employed by YouTube’s parent company, Google, highlighting the increasing accessibility of artificial intelligence technology to anyone. Commenters emphasized the longevity of such scams, noting that they persist because they effectively target those who may not easily spot the red flags. As the video featuring Jennifer Aniston prompts discussions about the future of deepfake technology, the top comment in the thread reflects on the intriguing possibilities and challenges the next decade may bring.
