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Rafael Nadal caught up in AI scam

Rafael Nadal given standing ovation after ending tennis career at Davis Cup
  • Tennis icon Rafael Nadal has issued a warning to fans regarding AI-generated scam videos.
  • These fraudulent videos utilise his image and voice to falsely offer investment advice.
  • Nadal explicitly stated that the misleading advertisements are "completely unrelated to me" and that he has not endorsed them.
  • He highlighted the dual nature of artificial intelligence, acknowledging its potential while cautioning against its misuse to create deceptive content.
  • Nadal urged society to develop critical thinking skills to discern real information from manipulated content and promote ethical technological use.
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