Dr. Robert H. Lustig and other medical professionals have become victims of fraud as their online personas are hijacked to sell unproven health products. Artificial intelligence tools are being used to create convincing impersonations, leading to widespread disinformation and endangering patients. Despite warnings from government agencies and advocacy groups, the problem persists due to the sophistication of A.I. technology and lax enforcement by social media platforms.

Original article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/technology/ai-doctor-scams.html
Source Id: 2025-09-824890737