Deepfake video of Singapore PM Lee promotes investment scam
A deepfake video of Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong emerged online, showing him promoting an investment opportunity purportedly approved by the government. The video was manipulated from a real CGTN interview and urged viewers to click a link for passive income. PM Lee warned the public against responding to such scams, noting the growing use of deepfakes for disinformation. The Prime Minister's Office pointed to earlier warnings about misuse of his image.
- Date it happened
- 2023-12-28
- Organisation involved
- Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)
- Product, system or model
- Deepfake video
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