Tom Hanks Puts Out a ‘Public Service Announcment’ Against Being ‘Swindled’ By THIS; Find Out Here

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As a dedicated fan of the extraordinary Tom Hanks, who has graced our screens for decades with his captivating performances and indelible charm, I find myself both alarmed and admiring at the same time. Alarmed by the relentless attempts to misuse his image and exploit his good name, yet inspired by his unwavering commitment to truth and transparency.

68-year-old acclaimed American actor and director Tom Hanks recently cautioned his Instagram followers about false advertisements misusing his name, likeness, and voice to peddle miracle cures and wonder drugs online. On August 29, he took to his account to denounce these ads as they were produced without his authorization, frequently using artificial intelligence. Hanks made it clear that he has no affiliation with these products or their claims.

Tom Hanks, who played Forrest Gump, also shared that he has Type 2 diabetes and only seeks medical advice from his qualified physician. Hanks cautioned fans, “Beware! Don’t fall for scams! Don’t risk your savings,” before ending the message with a dramatic flair: “HEADLINES! HEADLINES!! DON’T MISS THESE IMPORTANT NEWS!”

On prior occasions, Tom Hanks has expressed opposition towards unofficial AI depictions of his persona. In September 2023, he alerted his Instagram audience about a promotional video for a dental plan featuring an AI representation of him, cautioning them, “Take notice! A video marketing some dental plans is circulating with an AI portrayal of me. I have no affiliation with it.”

1. In a previous conversation on “The Adam Buxton Podcast” back in May, the star of The A Man Called Otto expressed his longstanding worries about AI’s expanding influence in creative industries. He reminisced about the 2004 film, The Polar Express, where their digital images were initially stored in a computer for the first time. Hanks pointed out that the technology to create digital faces and characters has made remarkable strides since then and is now ubiquitous across the creative industries.

1. The actor portraying Elvis pointed out how artificial intelligence can impact contractual agreements and the importance of preserving an actor’s likeness as intellectual property. Tom Hanks shared that talks are being held between unions, talent agencies, and law firms to address the legal ramifications of using an actor’s facial features and vocal performances.

It was pointed out that with advancements in AI and deepfake technology, actors might endlessly produce films using digital versions of their younger selves. Tom Hanks remarked that after his demise, AI could carry on his performances, making it challenging to tell the difference between real and AI-generated portrayals.

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2024-08-31 13:38