Tom Hanks Vs AI: Actor Warns Fans About Ads Created With His Fake Image, Says ‘Do Not Be Swindled’

Hollywood News: Forrest Gump star Tom Hanks has asked fans not to be fooled by the AI version of him in advertisements. After speaking against artificial intelligence being widely used in the creative industries, the Hollywood actor also issued a warning on social media.

Tom Hanks makes fans aware of the scams of AI

In a latest Instagram post, Tom Hanks took to Instagram to share a post and wrote, “There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs,” Hanks wrote.

He continued, “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.”

“I have type 2 diabetes and I ONLY wORK hard with mu board certified doctor regarding my treatment. Do Not Be Fooled. Do Not Be  Swindled.  Do Not Lose Your Hard Earned Money”, he concluded.

Tom Hanks' previous case of fraudulent AI use

This is not the first Tom Hanks has faced such a situation. Last year too the actor vocalised the issue of AI and deepfake. It was to highlight a promotional video that used a deepfake of the actor to promote a dental plan.

He  advocated with legislators to look into this matter and enhance protection against digital identity theft. “BEWARE!!” Hanks began in that post, pulling out the all-caps warning in that instance too. “There’s a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it.”

About Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks has two projects lined up including Here and Phoenician Scheme. The actor was last seen in  the action comedy film Freaky Tales.

Hanks' notable works he has featured include Pinnochio, A Man Called Otto, Asteroid City, Finch, Elvis, Inferno, Bridge of Spies, A Hologram for the King, Sully and The Circle among others.