Fake News in the Wild: The Canaries of a Broader Ecosystem Problem In recent years, deepfake videos and audio recordings have become increasingly prevalent, designed to deceive and manipulate public opinion.
However, a more insidious trend has emerged: fake news articles featuring AI generated images or transcripts, aimed at scamming people out of their money.
A notable example is the fake CBC interview with Galen Weston Jr. , CEO of Loblaw's parent company, which circulated online.