Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Irish Fine Gael Presidential Candidate Heather Humphreys Used in Fake Investment Videos on Meta Platforms

Purported deepfake videos reportedly circulated on Meta platforms cloning Irish Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys to allegedly portray her endorsing high-return investment schemes. The purportedly AI-generated image and voice cloning aimed to exploit public trust and lure consumers into fraud. The Bank of Ireland warned of further scams and risks.