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Brazilian Government Acts Against AI-Generated Fake Medical Content on YouTube

September 8, 2026
oecd:2026-09-08-fa3bView source ↗

What happened

Brazil's government notified YouTube to remove or label videos from 97 profiles using AI to create fake medical experts and promote unproven treatments, mainly targeting the elderly. The AI-generated misinformation led to health risks, prompting police and medical council investigations. The incident follows BBC News Brasil exposés.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Brazilian Government Acts Against AI-Generated Fake Medical Content on YouTube
2026-09-08