AI-Driven Medical Disinformation via Deepfakes (faz.net)

• Systematic identity theft of high-profile physicians using AI.
• Exploitation of social media algorithms to amplify fraudulent ads.
• Emergence of organized criminal structures in synthetic media production.

"Criminal networks are increasingly leveraging deepfake technology to exploit the public's trust in prominent medical professionals. By manipulating video and audio, these groups spread false health claims and advertise fraudulent products across social media platforms. High-profile doctors, including FAZ columnist Andreas Michalsen, have had their likenesses stolen for these campaigns. Whistleblower testimony reveals a highly organized 'deepfake mafia' that systematically bypasses platform moderation to target vulnerable users with deceptive content."