Brasília, Feb 27, 2026 (AFP) - Meta sues Brazil, China advertisers over celebrity deepfake scams

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US tech giant Meta filed lawsuits Thursday against several individuals and companies in Brazil and China who used celebrity deepfakes to advertise products on its platforms, the company said in a statement. AI technology is allowing criminals around the world to create sophisticated voice and video copies of well-known figures to endorse scam investments, and helping make dodgy online messages appear more genuine. Meta, the parent company of Face......

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