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AI grifters are creating fake Black people to sell Shein junk
AI-generated Black influencers like Aliyah are being used on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram to sell mass-produced products via dropshipping. These fake personas, including Aliyah who claims to sell handmade items, are part of deceptive marketing tactics to drive sales.
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