{"id":2054343,"date":"2023-10-03T19:20:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T23:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/were-serious-a-fake-tom-hanks-is-on-loose-hocking-fake-dental-plan\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T19:24:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T23:24:03","slug":"were-serious-a-fake-tom-hanks-is-on-loose-hocking-fake-dental-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/were-serious-a-fake-tom-hanks-is-on-loose-hocking-fake-dental-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning: Beware! Fake Tom Hanks selling fraudulent dental plans."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwere-serious-a-fake-tom-hanks-is-on-loose-hocking-fake-dental-plan%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054343&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Tom Hanks Warns Fans of AI Impersonator \u2062in Instagram \u200bPost<\/h2>\n<p>Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks recently \u2063took\u200d to Instagram to alert his followers about a\u2062 concerning identity \u200ctheft issue. \u2063In his post, Hanks revealed that an \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/media-give-biden-more-negative-coverage-than-trump-the-washington-post\/\" title=\"Media Give Biden More Negative Coverage Than Trump: The Washington Post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/from-impeaching-incitement-to-canceling-conservatism\/\" title=\"From Impeaching Incitement to Canceling Conservatism\">artificial intelligence<\/a> program<\/a> is\u2064 using \u200dhis\u200b likeness to promote a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/were-serious-a-fake-tom-hanks-is-on-loose-hocking-fake-dental-plan\/\" title=\"Warning: Beware! Fake Tom Hanks selling fraudulent dental plans.\">dental plan scam<\/a>. He made it clear that he has no association with the fraudulent video\u2063 and urged \u2064his\u2064 fans to be\u200b cautious.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-tom-hanks-blows-rude-fans-back-f-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanks<\/a> \u2063even shared an image\u200d of the deceptive video to raise awareness. The use \u200bof his image without permission could potentially lead to legal consequences for the responsible party.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 540px;min-width: 326px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 2px)\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cx2MsH9rt7q\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px\">\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: row;align-items: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block;height: 50px;margin: 0 auto 12px;width: 50px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 550;line-height: 18px\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;line-height: 17px;margin-bottom: 0;margin-top: 8px;overflow: hidden;padding: 8px 0 7px;text-align: center\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;line-height: 17px;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cx2MsH9rt7q\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A\u200b post shared \u200cby \u200dTom Hanks (@tomhanks)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The incident involving the AI impersonator\u2063 is not the first time Hanks has encountered artificial intelligence. In \u200can interview with &#8220;The \u200bAdam Buxton Podcast,&#8221; the renowned actor discussed the impact of AI on the entertainment industry. Hanks acknowledged that AI and\u200d deepfake technology can recreate individuals at any age, potentially extending their\u200d acting careers indefinitely. However, he also highlighted the artistic\u2062 and legal challenges posed\u200b by this technology.<\/p>\n<p>Cybersecurity experts have warned about the\u2062 potential for AI\u2062 to\u2064 be exploited by fraudsters and \u200dcriminals. The Federal Trade Commission has reported \u200dcases of scammers using \u200bAI-generated voices to deceive unsuspecting victims. Hanks expressed concerns about whether the\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-show-lockdowns-are-killing-more-people-than-the-virus\/\" title=\"How To Show Lockdowns Are Killing More People Than The Virus\">general public<\/a> would\u2063 be able to distinguish between AI-generated content and reality in the future.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2064 the use of AI continues to evolve, it is crucial for individuals\u200c to remain vigilant and cautious about \u2062the authenticity of digital content.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Every morning, we at The Western Journal wake up with a mission to provide you with essential information about \u2062what&#8217;s happening in America. We can&#8217;t fulfill this mission without your support.\u200d False narratives have been used to make you\u2063 feel powerless, but The Western Journal \u200dempowers you by \u200cexposing these falsehoods.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We need your help<\/b><\/a>.\u2064 Silicon Valley \u200band Big Tech have tried to\u200b shut\u200b us down, but our loyal donors and subscribers have kept us going. If you&#8217;ve\u2064 never donated before, please consider supporting us today. Our country\u200d is in a dire \u2062situation, and The Western Journal stands for truth during these challenging times.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please\u200b stand with us \u2064by donating today.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The \u200dWestern Journal<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/serious-fake-tom-hanks-loose-hocking-fake-dental-plan\/\">We&#8217;re Serious: A Fake Tom Hanks Is on \u2062Loose, Hocking Fake Dental Plan<\/a> \u2063appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 What steps can individuals take to verify the \u2062authenticity of content, \u2064particularly when it involves\u200b public figures like Tom Hanks<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E technology can be impressive but also \u200cwarned about the dangers it \u2064presents.<\/p>\n<p>In his Instagram post, \u2062Hanks expressed\u2063 his concern over \u200cthe unauthorized use of his likeness in\u2064 promoting a dental \u200cplan scam. He emphasized \u2063that he has \u2062no \u2063connection or \u2063endorsement with the fraudulent video. The use of his image without permission not only damages\u2062 his reputation but also exposes\u2064 his fans to potential scams and fraud.<\/p>\n<p>The image shared by Hanks\u2062 in his Instagram post \u2064serves as evidence of \u2063the impersonation\u200b and \u2063aims to raise awareness among his followers. By \u200bsharing \u2064the\u200d deceptive video, he aims to warn \u200dhis fans about \u2063the existence of AI technology that can manipulate and \u2063exploit\u2062 identities for \u2064malicious purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Hanks highlighted the serious legal consequences that the responsible party \u200ccould face for using his\u2062 image without \u2064authorization. Identity\u2063 theft is a crime, and in this case, it is not only Hanks who is affected but also\u2063 his fans who may become victims of the dental plan scam.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200b incident is not the\u2064 first time Hanks has encountered artificial intelligence. In an interview with &#8220;The\u2064 Adam \u2062Buxton Podcast,&#8221; he \u200bdiscussed the potential impact of AI on the entertainment \u200bindustry. \u200cWhile acknowledging\u2063 the impressive capabilities\u2064 of AI and deepfake technology, Hanks raised concerns about its \u2064misuse and the ethical implications it poses.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence \u2062and deepfake\u200b technology have the potential to create \u2064highly realistic and \u2062believable simulations of individuals, which can be used for various purposes, both positive and negative.\u200b The \u200cconcern lies in the \u2062misuse of these\u2064 technologies, such as in cases of identity theft \u2063or spreading misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>As Hanks has warned, it is crucial for individuals \u200cto be cautious and vigilant in this era of advanced\u200c technology. Impersonation and identity \u2062theft are\u200c becoming more \u200bprevalent, and \u200dit is essential for fans and followers to verify the\u200c authenticity of any \u200bcontent \u200dbefore engaging with it.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Tom Hanks&#8217; \u200drecent\u200c Instagram post serves \u2063as a \u200dwarning to his fans and followers\u200c about an AI impersonator using his likeness to promote a dental plan scam. Hanks emphasizes that he\u200c has no association with the fraudulent video and\u2064 urges his\u200d fans to be\u2062 cautious. The\u200d incident highlights the potential dangers \u2064and legal consequences of identity theft and unauthorized use of personal images. As technology continues to advance, it is important for individuals to remain \u200dvigilant\u200c and verify the authenticity of content, \u200cespecially when it \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-the-russell-brand-allegations-true-or-is-this-a-media-takedown\/\" title=\"Are Russell Brand allegations real or just media takedown?\">involves public figures<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>that uses my face without permission,\u201d Hanks wrote. He urged his fans not to fall for the scam and advised them to report any fraudulent activity. 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