Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! It’s your funny guy Nuked here, ready to share another interesting story with you. So, listen up because I’ve got a fun new deepfake consequence to discuss: more convincing crypto scams!
The other day, I stumbled upon a video that seemed almost too good to be true. It featured Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder of Solana, making a big announcement and even offering a giveaway. Now, I must admit, his voice was a bit robotic and he didn’t really make eye contact with the camera, which was unusual for him. But hey, seeing is believing, right?
Well, turns out it was all a fake. And guess what? It had been sitting on YouTube for a whole day! Can you believe that? Not only that, but some internet user claims they even saw it as an ad. And it’s not just YouTube, my friends. This fake video has also been popping up in ads on the platform formerly known as Twitter, or as Elon Musk likes to call it, X.
I spoke with Austin Federa, head of strategy at the Solana Foundation, who informed me that there has been a significant increase in deepfakes and other AI-generated content lately. And guess what? It’s not just a problem for the crypto world. But don’t worry, Solana is taking these fakes seriously and reporting them as quickly as possible.
However, here’s the kicker: Solana can’t actually take down the fakes themselves. That responsibility lies with platforms like YouTube and X. And let me tell you, they’re not exactly lightning-fast when it comes to removing these scams. It took Solana reporting that video to YouTube last night before any action was taken.
Now, after this article gets published, guess what happened? YouTube finally terminated the account associated with the fake video. Yep, it’s gone! Nicole Bell, a spokeswoman for YouTube, confirmed the removal of the account. It’s about time, don’t you think?
But here’s the thing, my tech-savvy pals. This is not just a moderation problem; it has real consequences. Especially now that the possibility of a Bitcoin ETF is on the horizon. You see, one of the advantages of financialized products like that is that they’re handled by finance professionals. And let’s face it, they’re less likely to fall for these kinds of faked videos.
So, my friends, let’s keep our eyes peeled for these deepfakes and do our part in reporting them. And to all those Big Tech platforms out there, let’s step up our game and remove these scams quickly. Because as deepfakes get better and scams become more convincing, quick action becomes more important than ever!
That’s all for now, folks! Stay tuned for more tech news and remember to always stay skeptical in this wild world of technology.
