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Deepfakes employed in micro-targeting can be convincing and can cause significant harm, if not detected and exposed early. PHOTO: ST FILE
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Deepfakes are a growing concern in Singapore, as they can be used to spread disinformation and defraud people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In December 2023, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned the public of deepfake videos<\/a> circulating online which purportedly showed him and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong promoting an investment platform.<\/a> The videos used artificial intelligence to manipulate their voices and facial expressions, making them look realistic and convincing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full article by RHTLaw Asia Of Counsel Ben Chester Cheong on The Straits Times h<\/a>ere<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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