AI Jon Bon Jovi stole more than just her money
A Louisiana woman lost $10,000 to a deepfake, and now she can't listen to the real one either.
The story
A Louisiana woman was scammed by an AI-generated fake Jon Bon Jovi, losing over $10,000 and nearly her home. The scammer used convincing videos and messages to maintain the illusion of a real relationship.
Source: brobible.com
Our reading
The scammer used AI to pull off a convincing Jon Bon Jovi impression, including a video of the fake star sticking out his tongue on command. It’s one thing to be fooled by a deepfake, but it’s another to be so convinced you start questioning your own reality.
When the scammer asked for more money after a video call cut out, it was less about the missing Bitcoin and more about the sudden loss of a romantic partner who had memorized her preferences and responded to her questions with uncanny precision.
Now, the real Jon Bon Jovi has to deal with the fallout of his own likeness being used to break a woman’s heart—and her bank account.
