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The Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta warns against AI-generated deepfake videos falsely featuring public figures like the Minister of Awqaf and the Grand Mufti. These videos promote suspicious applications, misleading the public and exploiting trust. Legal actions are being pursued against those involved in creating and distributing these deceptive videos.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was explicitly used to create a fake promotional video of a trusted religious figure, directly enabling a fraudulent scheme (harm via financial deception and violation of public trust). This is an actual misuse of AI causing disinformation and potential financial harm, fitting the definition of an AI Incident.[AI generated]