AI-Driven Crypto Scam Masquerades as SpaceX on YouTube, Attracts 95,000 Viewers

Oct 13, 2024, 03:23 PM

A significant AI-driven crypto scam is currently running on YouTube, masquerading as official SpaceX live streams. The scam involves cloned SpaceX channels that use generative AI to create convincing deepfake videos, featuring voice clones and high-quality lip-syncing of Elon Musk. These fraudulent streams are tricking viewers into donating cryptocurrency under the guise of a SpaceX investment scheme. The scam has attracted a large audience, with some streams reportedly having up to 95,000 live viewers and others with 50,000 live viewers. SpaceX has not authorized any such streams on YouTube.