Johor cops probing use of AI to mimic state exco member on social media for scam purposes


JOHOR BARU: Police are investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to mimic the face and voice of a state executive councillor in TikTok videos promoting a non-existent Bantuan Kasih Johor (BKJ) scheme.

State police chief Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said police had received a report over the misuse of the image and voice of a Johor exco member on the social media platform.

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