Greek Shipping Magnate Targeted by AI Deepfake Investment Scam

What happened

Greek shipping magnate Athanasios Martinos became the victim of an AI-driven deepfake scam, where fraudsters used manipulated video and voice cloning from an old interview to solicit investments via social media. The AI-generated content deceived users into sending money, prompting Martinos to report the incident to authorities.

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