Tom Hanks Warns Fans About AI-Generated Deepfake Ads Using His Likeness

Tom Hanks Warns That Deepfake Scams Are Stealing His Face

Tom Hanks is pleading with netizens to avoid falling for online deepfake scams that use his likeness to hawk drugs and supplements. In a Thursday evening Instagram post, the beloved actor issued a "public service announcement" -- cheesily captioned with an old-timey "Extra! Extra! Read all about it!" -- warning that "there are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice," which Hanks says are being used to promote "miracle cures and wonder drugs." "These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI," the actor added. "I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures." "DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED," Hanks continued. "DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY." You heard the man! If you see a social media-shared clip of Tom Hanks trying to sell you on a miracle pill or supplement -- or anything, for that matter -- air heavily on the side of caution. This isn't the first time Hanks has been caught up in a deepfake scammer's grift. In October, again taking to Instagram, the actor shared a screenshot of a deepfaked video clip of him that was being used to hawk a dental plan, which he captioned with an urgent "BEWARE!!" "There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me," Hanks wrote. "I have nothing to do with it." In other words, Hanks has now had to deal with this repeatedly and is understandably getting a little annoyed. (It's also worth noting that this is one kind of fraudulent, AI-abetted scammery that the Federal Trade Commission is currently attempting to crack down on.) Hanks isn't the only celebrity whose voices and visages have been used for dark purposes. A deepfaked copy of Tom Cruise's voice, for example, was used to narrate a Russia-made propaganda clip designed to undermine trust in the International Olympic Committee, and both famous and nonfamous women have faced the creation and dissemination of nonconsensual deepfake pornography. The web has always been home to frauds and scammers. But AI is making old problems worse, often through convincing deepfakes of recognizable, trustworthy figures. If there's any advice? Be extra careful with what you consume online these days (although in general, it's best to avoid sketchy Facebook ads for random drugs.) As the real Hanks put it: DO NOT BE SWINDLED, folks.

That's Not Actually Tom Hanks Hocking 'Miracle Cures and Wonder Drugs' on the Internet

The AI scam scourge has come for national treasure Tom Hanks -- again. The actor was forced to share a message on Instagram warning fans not to fall for ads "falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs." Hanks said these ads were "created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI. I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures." It's unclear what exactly these fake ads were promoting, but Hanks did go on to note his own type 2 diabetes diagnosis, stressing, "I only work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment." He then closed out his post with three all-caps warnings: "Do not be fooled. Do not be swindled. Do not lose your hard earned money." It's perhaps unsurprising that online scammers have taken to using AI and deepfake tech to get Hanks -- one of the most revered, beloved, and trusted stars we have -- to hock phony products. Last October, the actor had to warn fans about a video "promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me," adding, "I have nothing to do with it." The proliferation of such deepfakes thanks to generative AI has become an increasing problem in recent years. Earlier this summer, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act, which would increase protection for individuals' right to publicity by bolstering their legal claims over unauthorized uses of their voice and likenesses. These laws would pertain to both living celebrities as well as those who have died. Somewhat coincidentally, Hanks did have his likeness modified with AI-assisted tech for his role in Robert Zemeckis' upcoming film, Here. The film is set entirely in one room of a house, following the lives of several families over the years; Hanks and Robin Wright will anchor the film, which uses a generative AI tool called Metaphysic Live to de-age and age the actors as part of the film's storytelling concept.

Tom Hanks warns followers to be wary of 'fraudulent' ads using his likeness through AI

Tom Hanks arrives at the Governors Awards on Jan. 9, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images file Actor Tom Hanks issued a warning to his followers saying his face and likeness have been used in ads through AI without his consent. The 68-year-old filmmaker wrote on Instagram Thursday: "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs." "These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI," he explained. "I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures." Hanks said that he has type 2 diabetes, and for his treatment, "I ONLY work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment." "DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY," he concluded his message. Artificial intelligence deepfake ads using manipulated celebrity voices or likenesses have proliferated online, appearing to promote scams or false political endorsements. Other celebrities targeted for their mass appeal in such ads include Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Youtuber Mr. Beast, and CBS anchor Gayle King, and Taylor Swift. Earlier this month, Donald Trump shared a series of images on Truth Social appearing to show Taylor Swift fans wearing "Swifties for Trump" T-shirts. While two of the images Trump had shared featured a real woman who supports Trump, most of the women depicted weren't -- at least 15 of them were representations of people created by AI, NBC News previously reported. Swift herself has been used in a slew of AI-generated images and videos that have gone viral on social platforms -- from sexually suggestive ones that broke X's platform guidelines to others that falsely identified Swift as a Trump supporter. In May, actor Scarlett Johansson called out OpenAI for using a voice that sounded "eerily similar" to hers in its latest GPT-4o model, despite having declined the company's request to provide her voice. OpenAI announced that same day they'd no longer use that voice without indicating why. Johansson's rebuke of OpenAI was praised by SAG-AFTRA, the labor union that represents thousands of Hollywood actors. "SAG-AFTRA members are among the most talented and often most recognizable people on the planet," the union spokesperson said in May. "That is why we're strongly championing federal legislation that would protect their voices and likenesses -- and everyone else's as well -- from unauthorized digital replication."

Tom Hanks warns against ads with his image created 'fraudulently and through AI'

Tom Hanks is warning his fans to "not be fooled" or "swindled" by what he describes as fake, artificial intelligence (AI)-generated ads featuring his likeness. "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs," Hanks wrote to his more than 9 million followers in a Thursday Instagram post. "These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI," the "Forrest Gump" star said in the post, which he titled a "public service announcement from Tom Hanks." "I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures," the 68-year-old Academy Award winner said. "I have type 2 diabetes, and I ONLY work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment," he said, before issuing a cautionary message. "DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY," Hanks said. Other performers have spoken out against what they've called the unauthorized use of their likenesses using AI. In May, Scarlett Johansson said she was "shocked" and "angered" after ChatGPT rolled out its voiced AI assistant, which the "Black Widow" actor claimed sounded "eerily similar" to her voice. Last year, lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill -- the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act - with the aim of holding individuals or companies liable for producing unauthorized digital replicas of individuals in a performance.

Tom Hanks issues Instagram warning about fake AI videos

Credit: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/Instagram If you see a video ad of Tom Hanks promising you a miracle cure for something, the man himself wants you to know it's a fake. On Thursday night, the actor took to Instagram to issue a PSA about AI-generated videos popping up on social media that are using his image. "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracles cures and wonder drugs," reads Hanks' post. "These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI." "I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures," Hanks continues. "I have type 2 diabetes, and I ONLY work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment. DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY." This isn't the first time Hanks has issued a warning like this. Last October he shared a screenshot of an AI-generated video of himself "promoting some dental plan" (for some reason Hanks appears to be a go-to for medical-themed AI hoaxes) along with a warning that he has "nothing to do with it". AI misinformation is already a growing issue. It seems likely that as the technology becomes more advanced, widespread and accessible, the problem is only going to get worse.

Tom Hanks urges fans 'don't be fooled' by AI-videos of him selling 'miracle cures'

Tom Hanks wants you to be aware next time you see him selling "miracle drugs". Tom Hanks wants everyone to sit and take notice of every advert that is being sold by celebrities because it's likely it's not them actually. The next time you see Tom Hanks promoting or selling "miracle cures and wonder drugs" stay cautious, urges the Hollywood actor as it's not him and is most likely an AI-generated vocal impersonation of the actor. This too without his consent. In a social media post, Tom Hanks wrote, "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs. These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI." He titled the post as a "public service announcement." In his post, the celebrated actor wrote, "I have nothing to do with these posts or the productions and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures. I have type 2 diabetes, and I ONLY work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment. DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. This is not the first time that Tom Hanks has warned others about ads using AI-generated versions of his likeness to advertise less than veritable services. Also read: Angelina Jolie gets emotional as her film Maria gets 8-minute standing ovation at Venice Just last October, Tom Hanks shared a similar warning on Instagram about a promotional video that used a deepfake of the actor to promote a dental plan. He began the post by writing, "BEWARE!!" and advised, "There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it."

Tom Hanks Warns Fans About AI-Generated Ads Using His Likeness to Sell "Wonder Drugs"

"There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs," the actor wrote. "These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI." Hanks confirmed that he has "nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures. I have type 2 diabetes and I ONLY work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment." The Forrest Gump star then told fans to "not be fooled, not be swindled" and "not lose your hard earned money." This isn't the first time someone has used Hanks' likeness to hawk products. In Oct. 2023, he shared a screenshot on Instagram of a false ad, writing, "BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it." Hanks isn't the only celebrity to be affected by AI-created ads. Last year, an ad featuring a fake Luke Combs promoting "miracle" weight loss gummies made rounds on social media. "I was at an all-time low, and then God blessed me with the miracle root gummies. My good friend Lainey Wilson had recommended them to me," said an AI-generated voice that sounds like Combs. Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson and Oprah Winfrey are also among those who have fallen victim to AI. Earlier this year, ads promoting a manifestation course called "Genie Script," which claimed to be a lost Hebrew Bible scripture of just 20 words that could bring you success, used real footage overlaid with artificial dialogue. "I want to give you a 20-word script... think of it like installing a new operating system into your mind that's programmed to make you rich," the fake Winfrey is heard saying in an advert. Last year, Scarlett Johannson sued a company called Lisa AI when her image and voice were allegedly used to advertise the company's deepfake generating abilities. Earlier this year, the actress summoned her lawyers after accusing Sam Altman of appropriating her voice for the demo of generative artificial intelligence startup OpenAI's new ChatGPT 4o model. Open AI -- which continues to deny that the Sky voice is a Johansson deepfake -- took Sky offline.

Tom Hanks warns followers about AI-generated ads using his name, likeness and voice

Tom Hanks is issuing a warning once again to his followers to be vigilant online against artificial intelligence. The two-time Oscar-winning actor shared a "public service announcement" post to Instagram on Thursday, addressing AI-generated ads using him to promote medical products he does not endorse. "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs," Hanks wrote. "These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI." "I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures," he continued. "I have type 2 diabetes, and I ONLY work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment." Hanks ended the post with a firm message of caution to his followers, saying, "DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY." ABC News has reached out to a representative for Hanks for further comment. This isn't the first time the "Toy Story" actor has spoken out against AI-generated ads using his likeness to promote products. In October 2023, he warned his followers about an ad for a dental plan using an aged-down version of him, saying, "I have nothing to do with it."

Tom Hanks alerts fans about AI ads using his voice to sell 'wonder drugs'

Nearly a year after Tom Hanks denounced a notorious deepfake dental endorsement that stoked striking SAG members' fears about artificial intelligence, the actor has once again been targeted by the technology. In a Thursday Instagram post, the "Forrest Gump" star warned fans about online advertisements using his likeness that he says were created "fraudulently and through AI." "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs," Hanks wrote in his "public service announcement," adding that the deepfakes were "created without my consent." "I have nothing to do with these posts or the productions and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures," the actor continued. "I have type 2 diabetes, and I ONLY work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment. DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY." Hanks is among a host of celebrities who have been mimicked by AI-generated media. Last year, an ad featuring a fake Luke Combs promoting "miracle" weight-loss gummies circulated on social media. Earlier this month, former President Trump shared a false image of Taylor Swift endorsing his 2024 bid as the Republican presidential nominee. Because governmental regulation has lagged behind advancements in AI, unauthorized deepfakes have become a rising source of misinformation online. But last week, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the NO FAKES Act, which would give both celebrities and laypeople legal recourse for the unauthorized AI replication of their likeness. "Generative artificial intelligence has opened doors to exciting new artistic possibilities, but it also presents unique challenges that make it easier than ever to use someone's voice, image, or likeness without their consent," Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., one of the bill's sponsors, previously told The Times. "Creators around the nation are calling on Congress to lay out clear policies regulating the use and impact of generative AI, and Congress must strike the right balance to defend individual rights, abide by the First Amendment, and foster AI innovation and creativity," he said.

Tom Hanks warns against ads with his image created 'fraudulently and through AI'

(The Hill) - Tom Hanks is warning his fans to "not be fooled" or "swindled" by what he describes as fake, artificial intelligence (AI)-generated ads featuring his likeness. "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs," Hanks wrote to his more than 9 million followers in an Instagram post Thursday. "These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI," the "Forrest Gump" star said in the post, which he titled a "public service announcement from Tom Hanks." "I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures," the 68-year-old Academy Award winner said. "I have type 2 diabetes, and I ONLY work with my board certified doctor regarding my treatment," he said, before issuing a cautionary message. "DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY," Hanks said. Other performers have spoken out against what they've called the unauthorized use of their likenesses using AI. In May, Scarlett Johansson said she was "shocked" and "angered" after ChatGPT rolled out its voiced AI assistant, which the "Black Widow" actor claimed sounded "eerily similar" to her voice. Last year, lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill -- the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act -- with the aim of holding individuals or companies liable for producing unauthorized digital replicas of individuals in a performance.

Tom Hanks Warns Fans Of Scams Using His AI-Generated Images To Promote 'Miracle Cures And Wonder Drugs'

Acclaimed actor Tom Hanks has issued a warning to his followers about deceptive advertisements that misuse his likeness, created by artificial intelligence (AI), without his authorization. What Happened: Hanks took to Instagram to warn his fans about a series of online ads that falsely use his name, image, and voice to endorse "miracle cures and wonder drugs," as CNN reported on Friday. The actor clarified that these ads were produced without his consent, fraudulently, and through AI. The actor, who has been transparent about his type 2 diabetes, stated that he only consults with his board-certified doctor regarding his treatment and has no connection with these posts or the products and treatments they promote. See Also: Mark Zuckerberg Reminds People That Facebook Was Far More Exclusive Once Than It Is Today, It Was Limited After All To People With A Certain Type Of Email Address -- 'Real Ones Know' Why It Matters: Hanks is not alone in falling victim to AI misuse. Other celebrities including Drake, The Weeknd, and Taylor Swift have also seen their names and images falsely used in AI-generated content. This has prompted calls for stronger protections against the misuse of personal identities in the digital age. Previously, Hanks had expressed concerns about the implications of AI and deepfake technologies in the creative industries, predicting that this technology could replicate the performances of actors, including himself, even posthumously. Moreover, the ongoing feud between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI over the unauthorized use of a voice similar to Johansson's in the movie "Her" has rekindled Hollywood's fears about the potential threat of AI. In response to these concerns, Tennessee recently enacted the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act (ELVIS Act) to protect individuals from unauthorized use of content that mimics their image or voice. The law came into effect last month. Read Next: MrBeast Hires Attorney Known For Representing Elon Musk, Alec Baldwin Amid Poor Set Safety Allegations, Criticism From Ex-Employees -- A Good Move? Image via Shutterstock This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Pooja Rajkumari Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Tom Hanks Is Promoting a Cure for Diabetes? Nope, It's an AI-Powered Scam

In another case of scammers abusing AI, actor Tom Hanks is warning the public about online ads stealing his likeness to fraudulently promote "miracle cures and wonder drugs." "These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently and through AI," Hanks wrote in an Instagram post on Thursday, alerting the public. According to Hanks, multiple ads have appeared online using his likeness and voice by tapping AI programs that deepfake a person's identity. Techniques include swapping a celebrity's face over your own to cloning the target's voice, making it say anything. Hanks didn't directly identify the ads. But one of them involves the scammers reusing footage of his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and manipulating his face and voice to tout a "17-second grape trick" to reverse type 2 diabetes in less than three weeks. "It was a miracle in my life," Hanks says in the clip in what sounds like his voice. But if you look closer, you can see signs that Hanks' lips have been edited to match the words to the voice. In Thursday's Instagram post, Hanks said pointedly: "I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures. I have type 2 diabetes, and I ONLY work with my board-certified doctor regarding my treatment." "DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY," he later added. Hanks posted the warning nearly a year after alerting the public about a similar AI-manipulated video that fraudulently used his likeness to promote a dental plan. Meanwhile, other celebrities, including Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, have become favored targets of scammers in their AI-powered schemes. To stop such scams, the FTC is considering new rules and measures to crack down on the activities, including sanctioning companies that provide AI tools known to be used for impersonation fraud.

Tom Hanks Issues Another Stark Warning About Ads Using His Likeness: 'Do Not Be Fooled'

Tom Hanks has had to warn fans about promotional videos generated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) that suggest he's endorsing specific health products not once, but twice in the past year. The Big star and A Man Called Otto producer's second PSA about the unnerving situation came late on Thursday evening, just shy of 11 months since he had to issue a similar statement. "EXTRA! EXTRA!! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!" he exclaimed in the caption alongside the Aug. 29 text post titled: "PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TOM HANKS." "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice, promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs. These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently, and through AI," the 68-year-old actor claimed. "I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures," he emphasized. Hanks added that while he does have type 2 diabetes, he doesn't back any of the brands that suggest he's endorsing these products and said he only works "with my board certified doctor regarding treatment." "DO NOT BE FOOLED," the movie star wrote. "DO NOT BE SWINDLED." "DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY," he concluded before signing off. As Parade previously reported, back in October 2023, the movie star was forced to discredit what appears to be a different advertisement pushing dental coverage using an AI version of the actor. His first warning featured a still image from the promotional video in question along with text that read: "BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it." Hanks also spoke about his concerns over the unregulated use of AI while appearing on TheAdam Buxton Podcast last year, during which he commented on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it's being used in film to make celebrities look younger, noting it has the potential to create an entire performance from an actor after their death. "I could be hit by a bus tomorrow and that's it, but my performances can go on and on and on," he said. "And outside of the understanding that it's been done by AI or deepfake, there'll be nothing to tell you that it's not me and me alone. And it's going to have some degree of lifelike quality." "Without a doubt, people will be able to tell [it's an AI performance] but the question is, will they care?" Next: Jenna Ortega Earns 'Respect' for Defending Winona Ryder During Venice Film Festival Photo Op

Tom Hanks warns fans about 'fraudulent' AI-generated ads using his likeness: 'Do not lose your hard earned money' | - Times of India

Tom Hanks has issued a warning to his social media fans and followers, warning about fraudulent advertisements circulating online that use his likeness and voice without his consent. The Oscar winner took to Instagram on Friday to alert his fans, stating that his image has been manipulated by AI to promote various products and treatments falsely. "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs," Hanks wrote. He emphasized that these ads were created without his consent, in a statement that read, "I have nothing to do with these posts or the products and treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures." Hanks clarified that he only collaborates with his board-certified doctor for his treatment and urged his followers to be cautious. "DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY," he concluded. This is not the first time that the actor's image and likeness has been used in illegal advertisements. Previously, Hanks took to his handle and even put out an AI-generated ad promoting a dental plan. "I have nothing to do with this," he asserted. The use of AI to create deepfake ads has become increasingly common, often leading to scams or misleading endorsements. Hanks is among several high-profile figures targeted by such deceptive practices, with others including Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, YouTuber MrBeast, among many others. Here - Official Trailer The TOI Entertainment Desk is a dynamic and dedicated team of journalists, working tirelessly to bring the pulse of the entertainment world straight to the readers of The Times of India. No red carpet goes unrolled, no stage goes dark - our team spans the globe, bringing you the latest scoops and insider insights from Bollywood to Hollywood, and every entertainment hotspot in between. We don't just report; we tell tales of stardom and stories untold. Whether it's the rise of a new sensation or the seasoned journey of an industry veteran, the TOI Entertainment Desk is your front-row seat to the fascinating narratives that shape the entertainment landscape. Beyond the breaking news, we present a celebration of culture. We explore the intersections of entertainment with society, politics, and everyday life.

Tom Hanks makes rare comment on AI, warns fans about ads using his 'likeness'

Tom Hanks opened up about his opinion on artificial intelligence as he warned fans about advertisements appearing to feature his likeness but they are not actually him. The 68-year-old Oscar winner shared his thoughts on viral commercials selling "miracle cures and wonder drugs." In regards to this, the actor claimed in an Instagram post that the ads created his "likeness" by using AI technology without his permission. The star's message read as, "There are multiple ads on the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice to promote miracle cures and wonder drugs. These ads have been created without my consent, fraudulently, and through AI." Hanks clarified by admitting, "I have nothing to do with these posts, the products, the treatments, or the spokespeople touting these cures." Furthermore, Tom emphasized that he exclusively collaborated with his "board-certified doctor" for the management of his type 2 diabetes as he concluded by exclaiming, "DO NOT BE FOOLED. DO NOT BE SWINDLED. DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY." It is worth mentioning that the post came nearly a year after Tom issued a similar warning to fans about a fake dental ad that misused his likeness, as per Daily Mail. Additionally, the Hollywood star has also previously commented on the use of AI in the entertainment industry. In this regard, during British comedian Adam Buxton's podcast in May 2023, the filmmaker stated, "We saw this coming. We saw that there was going to be this ability to take zeros and ones inside a computer and turn it into a face and a character. Now that has only grown a billion fold since then, and we see it everywhere."