Deepfake CEO Video Rocks YouTube

YouTube has warned about fraudulent AI-generated deepfake videos of CEO Neal Mohan announcing monetization changes. These videos were privately sent to content creators as part of scams attempting to install malware and steal credentials. The scheme involved emails with links to fake pages requesting account sign-ins to supposedly confirm updated YouTube Partner Program terms. Security experts note that AI technology is making such attacks more prevalent and convincing, with traditional security measures becoming less effective. A UK study found 43% of people aged 16+ had encountered at least one deepfake online in the past six months, highlighting the need for AI-powered tools with real-time monitoring capabilities.