Tom Hanks criticizes innovative drug ads featuring him as himself

Tom Hanks He has a warning message for the masses.

On August 29, the Oscar winner posted a public service announcement on Instagram, alerting fans to some AI-generated ads that he said were “falsely using my name, image and voice to promote miracle cures and wonder drugs.”

The type 2 diabetic said the ads were created “without my consent, fraudulently, and through artificial intelligence,” adding that he only works with a “certified physician” to treat the condition and warned others to avoid uncertified products.

“Don’t get fooled, don’t get scammed, don’t lose your hard-earned money,” the 68-year-old wrote.

In 2013, forrest gump The star revealed that he has type 2 diabetes.

“I went to the doctor and he said, ‘You know those high blood sugar numbers you’ve been dealing with since you were 36? Well, you’ve already graduated,’” Hanks told David Letterman on his CNBC show. Late Show“You have type 2 diabetes, young man.”