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TBD | Google’s Scam Obituary Problem

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

CHAPTER

Unveiling the Scam Obituary Industry

This chapter sheds light on the disturbing trend of fake AI-generated obituaries flooding the internet, causing confusion and emotional distress among those who find themselves falsely declared dead. It explores the shady practices of websites that publish spam obituaries for profit, delving into the lack of accountability and transparency within this industry. The speaker recounts investigative efforts to uncover the individuals behind these scam operations and discusses the ethical implications of using AI to produce inaccurate obituaries.

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