YouTube Warns Creators an AI-Generated Video of Its CEO is Being Used For Phishing Scams

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By msmashMar 4, 2025, 7:20 pm311 pts
An anonymous reader shares a report: YouTube is warning creators about a new phishing scam that attempts to lure victims using an AI-generated video of its CEO Neal Mohan. The fake video has been shared privately with users and claims YouTube is making changes to its monetization policy in an attempt to steal…

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