# AI Impersonators Threaten Creators | Sydney News

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-07-04T05:23:25+00:00
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An ASMR creator’s life turned upside down when an AI-generated fake Facebook profile of her exploded with 500K followers and even got verified—leading to her real account being banned. Despite frantic efforts to report the impersonator, Meta refused to act until media pressure intervened. The fake profile was monetizing her likeness, a trend fueled by AI’s growing sophistication and the lure of easy cash. While Alicia’s income and brand were temporarily derailed, she’s lucky—many creators can’t afford such disruptions. Meta eventually restored her account and banned the fake, citing their removal of 20 million impersonator accounts last year. But the bigger issue? Australia’s digital infrastructure is lagging—its telecom ombudsman can’t handle social media disputes, highlighting how outdated systems are failing users as online life becomes essential. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8d97330c3bcfa6bb

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