A fake Jensen Huang Nvidia keynote pushing a crypto scam fooled thousands online, showing how deepfake livestreams can mislead viewers.
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Fake Jensen Huang Nvidia Keynote Tricks Thousands
How a Fake Jensen Huang Nvidia Keynote Fooled Thousands A fake Jensen Huang Nvidia keynote pushing a crypto scam has left the internet stunned. Nearly 100,000 viewers tuned in to a livestream on YouTube that appeared to show Nvidia’s CEO announcing a “crypto mass adoption event.” The video wasn’t real—it was an AI-generated deepfake of Huang, complete with realistic gestures and voice cloning. Shockingly, it ranked above Nvidia’s legitimate broadcast on YouTube, tricking even tech-savvy viewers into thinking it was authentic. Image credit: Tomshardware Why the Fake Nvidia Keynote Looked So Convincing The fake Nvidia keynote gained traction thanks to YouTube’s algorithm, which boosted it as “Nvidia Live.” The scammers used advanced AI tools to mimic Jensen Huang’s look and voice, while a QR code on the screen promised a crypto giveaway. This clever mix of visual accuracy and urgency lured many into scanning the code, a classic scam tactic. It highlights how deepfakes are becoming sophistic…
