A fake AI-generated video featuring the Premier of Bermuda and falsely branded as a news report was circulated on social media to promote a fraudulent investment scheme, prompting government warnings about AI-enabled scams.
The Government of Bermuda warned the public about a fake AI-generated video circulating on Facebook that falsely featured Premier David Burt and included branding suggesting it was related to The Royal Gazette news outlet. The video promoted a fraudulent government investment scheme. A Cabinet Office spokeswoman confirmed the video was a scam and warned that fraudulent accounts were using AI-generated images to mislead and exploit the public. The posts often used the likeness of public personalities and copied the design of legitimate news outlets to appear credible. The spokeswoman noted that with the rise of artificial intelligence, fake videos and false representations are becoming more common, and that individuals have been scammed in the past. The government advised residents to exercise caution online, verify the authenticity of social media accounts claiming to represent government officials, and only trust information from verified sources. The public was reminded that no government official would ever use social media to promote investments.
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Using AI systems to gain a personal advantage over others such as through cheating, fraud, scams, blackmail or targeted manipulation of beliefs or behavior. Examples include AI-facilitated plagiarism for research or education, impersonating a trusted or fake individual for illegitimate financial benefit, or creating humiliating or sexual imagery.
Human
Due to a decision or action made by humans
Intentional
Due to an expected outcome from pursuing a goal
Post-deployment
Occurring after the AI model has been trained and deployed