The AI influencer who had lots of us fooled

那位让众多人上当的AI网红

What in the World

2026-10-12

10 分钟
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There’s just SOMETHING not quite right about that French influencer we’re seeing all over socials. His blonde bob, the suit he wears, and that moustache! His name is Jean Philanthrope, and his videos have wracked up millions of views. But, it turns out, he’s not real. He’s AI and he’s being used to promote a risky type of crypto called a Meme coin. We speak to BBC Verify’s Marco Silva about how he investigates characters like this, how they work, and what you can do to keep yourself safe from falling for this kind of content. Artist and performer Nadir Josi also tells us his concerns about the ‘copy and paste culture’ of the internet, and what it means for the future of art. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Mollie Perella Editors: Emily Horler
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  • Hey, it's Hannah, and this is What's in the World from the BBC World Service.

  • Now, you might have seen Jean Philanthrope, the French influencer.

  • He's got that fabulous blonde bob, huge handlebar moustache, and there's kind of questionable shadowboxing moves.

  • He's all over our socials.

  • He's racked up millions of views.

  • But there is something that isn't quite right about him because, spoiler alert, he's not real.