Alleged Deepfake of New Zealand Endocrinologist Reportedly Promotes Misleading Diabetes Claim
January 6, 2025
A video circulated on social media that appeared to feature University of Otago endocrinologist Sir Jim Mann allegedly promoting a hemp gummy product for diabetes patients and urging them to stop using metformin. The video was reportedly generated using AI and has been described as spreading manipulated visuals and speech presenting false medical advice.
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- Alleged harmed parties
- new-zealand-general-public, jim-mann, diabetes-patients
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