Deepfakes are a growing concern in Singapore, as they can be used to spread disinformation and defraud people.
In December 2023, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned the public of deepfake videos circulating online which purportedly showed him and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong promoting an investment platform. The videos used artificial intelligence to manipulate their voices and facial expressions, making them look realistic and convincing.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Read the full story and more at $9.90/month
Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month
ST One Digital
$9.90/month
No contract
ST app access on 1 mobile device
Unlock these benefits
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you