Fake leather, Fake people: AI sellers are cheating shoppers

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Written By kerry tomlinson

Grace Bags claims this woman crafts their leather bags by hand. Is she real? Image: Cyber Giraffe & Ampyx News

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After more than three decades of artisan leather work, Grace --- smiling into the camera --- is ready to hang up her tool belt. But her face is fake. She's created by AI, designed to lure you into spending money. And it works.

Some shady online shops have found a successful formula, using AI and other tactics to keep their business going despite numerous complaints.

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Story originally published January 22, 2025.

See print version here at Ampyx News (formerly called Ampere News).

 

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