Scammers promote fake diabetes cure using Elon Musk deepfakes

Scammers are using AI-generated Facebook ads featuring deepfakes of Elon Musk to promote a fake diabetes cure. The ads claim Musk discovered a simple trick to reverse diabetes, but they are part of a scheme to sell unproven supplements. These ads have been circulating since early February, often featuring other public figures. While many ads are quickly removed by Meta for violating policies, the pages behind them continue to operate and create new versions of the ads. The ads link to websites that spoof news outlets and promote a supplement called "Gluco Revive," which does not claim to treat diabetes. The FDA has warned that no dietary supplements can cure diabetes, and many reviews indicate that customers have been misled by these ads.