YouTube warns creators an AI-generated video of its CEO is being used for phishing scams

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. 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 their credentials, according to an announcement on Tuesday. “YouTube and its employees will never attempt to contact you or share information through a private video,” YouTube says. “If a video is shared privately with you claiming to be from YouTube, the video is a phishing scam.” This is the phishing email linking users to a phony video of Neal Mohan. Image: r/JokuIIFrosti via Reddit In recent weeks, there have been reports floating around Reddit about scams similar to the one described by YouTube. One user said they received an email saying an account called “Notif ... Read full article.