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Philippines Says ‘Foreign Actor’ Behind Deepfake of Marcos Urging Combat With China


The fake audio content circulated this month amid mounting tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.

A “foreign actor” is likely behind deepfake content that made Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sound like he’s urging military action against China, according to his communications office. The Marcos deepfakes show how nations around the world from the U.S. to India are grappling with manipulated online content attempting to influence politics as artificial intelligence takes off. Universities 6 Compliments That Land Every Time If You're Dating Right Now, You're Brave: Column The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet Fallout Is a Brilliant Model for the Future of Video Game Adaptations Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More?

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