Apple's YouTube Channel Hacked During 'Glowtime' Event? Netizens Share Fake AI Videos of Tim Cook Asking For Bitcoin

A fake AI-generated video of Apple CEO Tim Cook soliciting Bitcoin from people went viral on social media, leading to speculations that the company’s official YouTube channel may have been compromised during the highly anticipated ‘Glowtime’ event.

Netizens shared fake AI-generated video being livestreamed from YouTube on their social media handles. Apple is yet to comment on the matter.

“Apple’s official US YouTube channel has been hacked! A fake AI-generated video of Tim Cook is currently streaming, asking viewers for Bitcoin,” a X user with username MysteryDealz wrote.

Another user shared the fake video which was being livestreamed from YouTube.

A user took a dig at Apple CEO Tim Cook and wrote, “Tim Cooked Us!”.

“Is it me or apple youtube channel is hacked with crypto scam?” X user Zaher wrote.

iPhone 16 Unveiled

Apple on Monday announced iPhone 16 built for generative artificial intelligence as it seeks to boost sales and show it is keeping up in the technology race.

The tech giant has a lot riding on what would be the iPhone 16 and will hope that customers are enticed to buy the latest models, attracted by new AI powers.

“We are thrilled to introduce the first iPhones designed from the ground up for Apple Intelligence and its breakthrough capabilities,” Apple chief executive Tim Cook said at an event at the iPhone-maker’s Silicon Valley headquarters.

With $39 billion in sales last quarter, the iPhone counts for roughly 60 percent of Apple’s revenue, and remains the main entryway to the company’s services, such as the App Store or Apple TV, which are becoming a growing part of its business.

Apple is only just coming out of a long sales slump as users increasingly stick with older models longer.

(With inputs from AFP)