Egg sellers in China have used artificial intelligence (AI) to clone the country’s diving queen, Quan Hongchan, and other top athletes to sell their wares.
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Chinese state media China Central Television reported on August 18 that 47,000 people fell for the AI scam.
The eggs were sold using an account with 14,000 followers.
It posted deepfake videos of 18-year-old Quan promoting free-range eggs produced on her family’s farm.
The video included a clip of “Quan” speaking to the camera, wearing a face mask.
It then shows chickens on a farm and egg products, with Quan’s voice continuing in the background.