Claire Castro: Gov't officials' sharing of AI videos erodes public trust
2025-06-16
Inquirer.net
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Philippine officials, including Senator Ronald dela Rosa and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, shared an AI-generated deepfake video featuring fake student interviews about Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment. The incident sparked public concern and official condemnation, highlighting how AI-generated disinformation by leaders undermines public trust and spreads misinformation.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was used to generate a fake video that was shared by government officials, leading to the spread of disinformation and erosion of public trust. The harm to communities through misinformation is realized and directly linked to the AI-generated content. The officials' sharing of the AI-generated video without acknowledging its falsehood contributes to the harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (disinformation and erosion of trust).[AI generated]