Senator Bam Aquino
SENATOR Bam Aquino has called on authorities to investigate the scam video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) that falsely depicts him encouraging people to invest in a supposed government-backed initiative.
The AI-manufactured clip, now circulating on social media, features a popular female news anchor reporting on the senator’s alleged endorsement of a “national platform for inclusive financial growth,” which falsely claims that people can earn up to ₱175,000 per week from an initial investment of just ₱15,000.
“Walang katotohanan ang kumakalat na AI video kung saan ini-endorso ko ang isang programa kung saan maaaring kumita nang malaki ang ating mga kababayan kapalit ng investment,” Aquino said.
“Nananawagan ako sa ating awtoridad na imbestigahan at alamin ang mga nasa likod ng AI video na ito at papanagutin sila sa kanilang ginawa,” he added.
The Senator also urged social media platforms to take down the fake content to prevent more people from falling victim to the deception.
To prevent the spread of scams using AI-generated videos, Aquino said he plans to file a proposed measure outlawing the use of another person’s image and likeness in deepfakes intended to deceive or defraud the public.
“Kailangang mapatawan ng karampatang parusa ang mga gumagawa ng ganito para manloko ng kapwa. Tuldukan na natin ang ganitong gawain dahil kadalasan ng mga nabibiktima rito ay mga kababayan natin na pinaghirapan ang naipong pera,” Aquino said.
