Description: Scammers created an AI-generated deepfake of Queen guitarist Brian May, posting a video on TikTok in which the fake May offers backstage tickets to a Queen concert. The real Brian May warned fans about this "disgusting" scam, emphasizing that Queen has no tour dates planned and does not sell backstage access.
Entities
View all entitiesAlleged: Unknown deepfake technology developer developed an AI system deployed by Unknown deepfake creator and Unknown scammers, which harmed TikTok users , Queen (band) fans and Brian May fans.
Incident Stats
Incident ID
802
Report Count
1
Incident Date
2024-09-13
Editors
Daniel Atherton
Incident Reports
Reports Timeline
express.co.uk · 2024
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Brian May warns Queen fans of ‘disgusting’ AI scam for backstage tickets (Image: BRIAN MAY/TIKTOK)
AI deepfakes are getting increasingly advanced, but they still have that uncanny valley look and sound.
It turns out some AI scammers on TikT…
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