- Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd has warned fans that scammers are using explicit AI-generated images and videos of him to deceive followers.
- The issue came to light after a fan at a convention revealed she believed she had been in a relationship with him for over a year via Telegram.
- Gruffudd confirmed he has reported the scammer to the police and urged followers to block and report anyone impersonating him online.
- The actor stressed that he only communicates through his official Instagram account, never shares his personal phone number, and will never ask for money.
- Gruffudd joins a growing list of public figures, including Scarlett Johansson and Martin Lewis, who have spoken out against the misuse of AI technology.
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