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Former Singapore President Halimah Yacob Takes Legal Action Over Deepfake Video

Halimah condemns AI-driven misinformation, files police report, and calls for fair electoral practices ahead of the general election.

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Overview

  • A deepfake video falsely depicting Halimah Yacob making negative remarks about the government has surfaced online.
  • Halimah announced she will file a police report, calling the video completely fabricated and harmful to voter trust.
  • She expressed concern over the use of AI to manipulate public perception during the critical pre-election period.
  • The former president urged political parties to maintain fairness and avoid unethical tactics in their campaigns.
  • To limit the spread of misinformation, Halimah refrained from sharing the video and emphasized the importance of electoral integrity.