Bente Klarlund Misused in AI Ads; Warns of Scams
Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Health researcher Bente Klarlund warns of fake AI advertisements using her image.
- Scammers are using AI-generated videos to promote arthritis and weight-loss medication.
- Klarlund has received at least 100 reports from people who were contacted regarding these fraudulent ads.
Health researcher Bente Klarlund is sounding the alarm about fraudulent artificial intelligence advertisements that misuse her likeness. Klarlund reported on her Facebook profile that scammers are employing AI-generated videos to promote dubious arthritis and weight-loss medications. These deceptive advertisements falsely associate her with the products, misleading the public.
The fraudulent campaigns have reached a significant scale, with Klarlund stating that at least 100 individuals have contacted her concerning these advertisements. The AI-generated videos often feature Klarlund alongside Johnny Hansen, the lead singer of the Danish band Kandis, further adding to the deception. This misuse of AI technology highlights a growing problem of sophisticated online scams that exploit recognizable public figures to gain credibility and deceive consumers into purchasing ineffective or potentially harmful products.
There are at least 100 people who have contacted me regarding the advertisements.
Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.