- Nearly 100,000 people watched a fabricated livestream believing it was real
- YouTube Algorithm Boosted Scam Event on Nvidia Verified Stream
- Viewers were asked to scan a QR code for a crypto giveaway.
A reminder of how easily digital manipulation can spread, a fake Nvidia GTC keynote featuring an AI-generated version of Jensen Huang attracted nearly 100,000 viewers on YouTube.
The fraudulent livestream promoted a supposed “cryptocurrency mass adoption event” and was hosted by a random channel named Offxbeatz.
However, it appeared under the title “Nvidia Live”, making it look official to unsuspecting users.
How False Speech Overtook Truth
First spotted by technology journalist Dylan Martin, the real Nvidia GTC DC keynote had just begun when the fake broadcast rose to the top of YouTube search results.
By the time Huang began speaking at the legitimate event, only about 12,000 people were watching, compared to nearly 95,000 following the fabricated stream.
The AI-generated “Jensen” greeted the audience and promised an exclusive cryptocurrency announcement that aligned with Nvidia’s supposed “mission to accelerate human progress.”
What followed was a scripted narrative praising Nvidia GPUs for powering blockchain networks and digital payments.
The entire setup ended with a QR code inviting viewers to participate in a crypto distribution scheme, a classic example of an online financial scam.
Despite the careful presentation, several signs made the deception quite obvious.
The deepfake’s speech patterns were slightly unnatural, and the exaggerated claims about cryptocurrency adoption should have aroused suspicion among cautious viewers.
Yet tens of thousands continued to watch, demonstrating how easily strong visuals can overcome basic skepticism.
YouTube ultimately removed the stream, but its brief success shows how algorithmic promotion can elevate fraudulent content above verified sources.
The video, described as the product of a modern AI trick, was convincing enough to mislead thousands of viewers searching for the event.
This shows how deepfake technology has surpassed many platforms’ current moderation systems.
Without stronger verification methods, such synthetic identity thefts will likely continue to spread.
Traditional cybersecurity measures, such as antivirus software and firewalls, remain vital for device-level protection.
Unfortunately, they offer little defense against large-scale manipulation that relies on social engineering and real-time deception.
Therefore, platforms need to invest in better identity verification tools that can authenticate live streams before they are made public.
Beyond platform responsibility, users should also exercise greater skepticism when participating in online events, especially those involving cryptocurrency transactions.
At the time of writing, there is no evidence that anyone lost money due to this scheme.
Still, the incident shows that a large number of viewers do not vouch for authenticity.
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