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'Asian Guy' AI bot on YouTube manipulates and spooks investors with false claims
By Joshua D. Glawson
Money Metals News Service, Eagle, Idaho
Thursday, February 5, 2026
There is a new viral trend on YouTube and social media of an "Asian Guy" generated by artificial intelligence tools, spreading mostly false or misleading information across the precious metals industry.
At this point you might ask yourself: If it is obviously AI, why are so many people falling for it?
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It likely has to do with people's attention spans and their willingness or ability to research everything they see or hear. And not everything the "Asian Guy" AI bot says is a falsehood. But there is so much fabrication and half-truths peppered throughout.
Some of these AI junk videos have gone viral, leading many to believe that the high viewership must mean they are reliable or authentic.
It's unknown whether "Asian Guy" videos are an intentional misinformation operation or just riddled with AI hallucinations. ...
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