Miracle cures and stolen identities: The murky world of AI medical deepfakes
Eckart von Hirschhausen, doctor and TV presenter, was a victim deepfakes and identity theft. [Photo by Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images] Eckart von Hirschhausen is one of Germany’s ...
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Published: 10 August 2026
Source: Euractiv Digital
Category: News
Topics: Misinformation · Healthcare
Retrieved: 15 August 2026
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