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We cannot leave people to confront deepfake scams and disinformation on their own

Turbocharged by generative artificial intelligence, untruths will become harder to discern.

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Deepfake are a growing concern in Singapore, as they can be used to spread disinformation and defraud people. 

Deepfakes employed in micro-targeting can be convincing and can cause significant harm, if not detected and exposed early.

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Ben Chester Cheong

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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. 

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