Beware! Fake SpaceX Eclipse Livestream with AI-Generated Musk Pushes Crypto Scam

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A recent deceptive live stream on YouTube purportedly broadcast the total solar eclipse under the guise of SpaceX, featuring an AI-generated speech falsely attributed to Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX.

The live stream, titled “Live: Solar Eclipse Spectacular 2024 of SpaceX,” showcased a pre-recorded video of Elon Musk addressing a crowd. However, the speech was altered using artificial intelligence software to promote a cryptocurrency investment opportunity with promises of doubling returns.

A QR code was also displayed on the screen that directed viewers to a fraudulent website mimicking SpaceX.

The fake livestream was first uncovered by iOS developer Mysk, who identified it as a deepfake video aimed at scamming unsuspecting viewers. He says the domain registration of the scam website was traced baсk to Russia.

Woow! A verified @YouTube account is impersonating @SpaceX's account and airing a livestream about the solar eclipse. The stream shows a deepfake of Elon Musk asking users to scan a QR code on the screen and deposit cryptocurrencies to have them doubled. 95K users are watching… pic.twitter.com/A0B5XiAfUg
— Mysk 🇨🇦🇩🇪 (@mysk_co) April 8, 2024

While the exact number of users affected remains unclear, the stream reportedly attracted millions during the solar eclipse.

As of this writing, the channel seems to have been deleted.

The incident is not an isolated case of fake videos involving SpaceX and Elon Musk circulating on YouTube. Earlier, Steve Wozniak filed a lawsuit against the platform due to the proliferation of similar videos impersonating the Apple co-founder to promote fraudulent Bitcoin schemеs.

Additionally, scammers have previously flooded YouTube with counterfeit SpaceX Starship livestreams.

Such occurrences underscore the escalating threat posed by misusing deepfake technology for malicious intents. Notably, as artificial intelligence advances, discerning the authenticity of digital content becomes progressively challenging.

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Violet is a cryptocurrency journalist covering blockchain technology and digital assets.

Violet holds positions in BTC. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The Shib Daily is the official publication of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency project. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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