Alleged AI-Generated Video Impersonating Albanian Cardiologist Spiro Qirko and Journalist Ilir Topi for Hypertension Product Promotion

March 25, 2026

An allegedly AI-generated video circulating on Facebook purportedly featured Albanian cardiologist Spiro Qirko and journalist Ilir Topi, who both denied any involvement. The media was reported as likely AI-generated by an AI-detection tool. Notably, the product being promoted, 'Hyper Caps', did not hold marketing authorization in Kosovo.

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Alleged deployer

unknown-scammers

Alleged developer

unknown-voice-cloning-technology-developers, unknown-deepfake-technology-developers

Alleged harmed parties

spiro-qirko, people-seeking-medical-advice, ilir-topi, general-public-of-kosovo, general-public, epistemic-integrity

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