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'No Risk-Free Way to Double Your Bitcoin': Michael Saylor Warns of Deepfake Scams

Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, warned about the rise of AI-powered deepfake scams on YouTube that aim to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting viewers. Saylor's team takes down about 80 fake AI-generated videos every day, but scammers continue to create more. These scams impersonate notable figures and trick viewers into sending crypto with the promise of receiving more in return.

Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, warned about the rise of AI-powered deepfake scams on YouTube that aim to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting viewers. Saylor's team takes down about 80 fake AI-generated videos every day, but scammers continue to create more. These scams impersonate notable figures and trick viewers into sending crypto with the promise of receiving more in return.

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