AI-generated video shows Indonesian candidate speaking Arabic falsely
A video on social media shows Indonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan apparently speaking Arabic at a rally. The footage was generated by artificial intelligence using HeyGen software, adapted from genuine footage of Anies speaking Indonesian. The video was viewed millions of times, misleading viewers into believing Anies was fluent in Arabic. Anies's team confirmed he understands some Arabic but is not fluent.
- Date it happened
- 2023-11-01
- Organisation involved
- TikTok user
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