AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Used in Investment Scam Impersonating South Korean President

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AI-generated deepfake videos featuring South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's face and voice were used to fraudulently promote the investment platform EquiloomPRO. The videos, spread via social media, falsely claimed government endorsement and promised high returns, leading to financial harm. Police have launched an investigation into the AI-driven scam.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The event involves the use of an AI system to generate fake video and audio content (deepfake) that directly led to financial harm to individuals who were scammed into investing money. This constitutes harm to people (financial harm) caused by the AI system's misuse. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to realized harm through fraud.[AI generated]
AI principles
AccountabilitySafetyTransparency & explainabilityDemocracy & human autonomy
Industries
Financial and insurance servicesMedia, social platforms, and marketing
Affected stakeholders
ConsumersGovernment
Harm types
Economic/PropertyReputationalPublic interest
Severity
AI incident
Business function:
Marketing and advertisement
AI system task:
Content generation

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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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