# AI Scams

The Trojan Horse: How Alibaba’s New AI Model Triggered a Marketplace of Scams

Alibaba’s new video-generation model, HappyHorse-1.0, has topped global rankings, but its mysterious rollout allowed scammers to launch fraudulent subscription services and fake open-source projects. The incident underscores the intense pressure and predatory monetization currently plaguing the Chinese AI sector.

NeTe2026年4月12日 08:28

#Alibaba#HappyHorse-1.0#Video Generation

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Business

Algorithms of Salvation: China’s Rural Elderly Trade Health Pills for AI “Witchcraft”

Predatory 'AI Wealth' courses are targeting China's rural elderly, replacing traditional health supplement scams with digital-themed pyramid schemes. These programs exploit the demographic's lack of technical literacy and economic desperation by framing AI as a mystical path to riches rather than a technological tool.

SoBiz2026年4月10日 10:57

#China#Rural Elderly#AI Scams