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Incident 8952 Report
Alleged Deepfake of New Zealand Endocrinologist Reportedly Promotes Misleading Diabetes Claim

2025-01-06

A video circulated on social media that appeared to feature University of Otago endocrinologist Sir Jim Mann allegedly promoting a hemp gummy product for diabetes patients and urging them to stop using metformin. The video was reportedly generated using AI and has been described as spreading manipulated visuals and speech presenting false medical advice.

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scammers

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  • Incident 895
    2 Reports

    Alleged Deepfake of New Zealand Endocrinologist Reportedly Promotes Misleading Diabetes Claim

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Fraudsters

Incidents involved as Deployer
  • Incident 895
    2 Reports

    Alleged Deepfake of New Zealand Endocrinologist Reportedly Promotes Misleading Diabetes Claim

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Unknown deepfake technology developer

Incidents involved as Developer
  • Incident 895
    2 Reports

    Alleged Deepfake of New Zealand Endocrinologist Reportedly Promotes Misleading Diabetes Claim

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Jim Mann

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 895
    2 Reports

    Alleged Deepfake of New Zealand Endocrinologist Reportedly Promotes Misleading Diabetes Claim

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Diabetes patients

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 895
    2 Reports

    Alleged Deepfake of New Zealand Endocrinologist Reportedly Promotes Misleading Diabetes Claim

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Unknown deepfake app

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  • Incident 895
    2 Reports

    Alleged Deepfake of New Zealand Endocrinologist Reportedly Promotes Misleading Diabetes Claim

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