#deepfakes
New PCO chief embarking on crusade to fight fake news
“Fake news is now worse than illegal drugs.”
Gov't launches anti-deepfake task force, AI tool
Malacañang revealed that the government has formed a National Deepfake Task Force and a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered detection tool to combat disinformation and election fraud ahead of the 2025 polls.
Cybercrime unit warns of surge in deepfakes, cyber attacks in 2025
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Wednesday, March 12, warned of a potential surge in deepfake technology and cyber attacks in 2025, urging the public and private sectors to strengthen their digital defenses.
Deepfakes: Fighting another form of fake news
Not too long ago, a photo or video images could confirm the existence of a person, situations or locations. But technology has changed that0 and can now place a fake person in a manipulated situation at a created location to make statements — creating deepfake content.
DICT tells House panel: We have 'tool' that can detect deepfake videos
What only needs to be done is to install the application, activate it, and run the concerned video through it.
Cong LRay tells Comelec, DICT to be wary of deepfakes online post-COC filing
There's no stopping such content from surfacing online as early as now.
Comelec's timely release of campaign rules on deepfakes to make big difference--Villafuerte
The potential for digital misinformation and disinformation appears boundless.
Gov't has enough tools to counter AI manipulation in 2025 polls—CICC
As the government gears up for the upcoming midterm elections next year, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), assured the public that the government has sufficient technology and tools to counter deepfakes and manipulations through artificial intelligence (AI).
Gabriela solon tells DICT to strengthen measures after BINI deepfake
The sexually exploitative photos and videos of BINI that spread on social media were blatant sexual harassment.
Gabriela takes up cudgels for BINI amid spread of exploitative, deepfake videos
Gabriela "stand[s] in solidarity with BINI and all those victimized by such acts".
DICT warns vs use of AI, deepfake technology in 2025 polls
Department of Informational and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy on Monday, Aug. 5, warned that artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology will be used to scam and hoax voters come elections.
Villafuerte bill imposes hefty P5-M fine on undisclosed 'deepfakes'
The veteran congressman filed the bill even as Philippines is bracing for the upcoming 2025 mid-term elections.
Villafuerte wary of AI, deepfakes during poll campaign
The Bicol solon supported Garcia’s proposal for the Comelec to disqualify and/or file election offense cases against candidates found using AI.
Senators back poll chief's aim to ban 'AI deepfake' as campaign materials
Senators expressed support for Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia's aim to prohibit using "AI deepfakes" as election campaign materials.
Comelec chief eyes banning 'AI deepfake' as campaign materials
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia is eyeing to prohibit the use of "AI deepfakes" as election campaign materials.
House may look into labeling deepfakes as a form of terrorism--solon
“This not only sabotages the President, but disrespects each and every individual Filipino.”
Legal action awaits creators for 'deliberately' spreading deep fake video of Marcos—Palace
Creating and spreading the now deleted deep fake video of President Marcos was "done deliberately" to cause warmongering among citizens, a Palace official said, stressing that the government is considering legal actions against the perpetrators.
House leaders slam fabrication of 'dangerous' Marcos deepfake clip
"It’s a dangerous attempt to manipulate public perception and incite unwarranted actions."
Romualdez reminds broadcasters of crucial role as nation shuns Marcos deepfake video
"I urge you to remain steadfast,” he advised the KBP members.
DICT chief anticipates rise in ‘deepfake’ incidents as election nears
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday April 25, said they are expecting more "deepfake" incidents as the election approaches.
PNP-ACG probes into deepfake video of PBBM
The Anti-Cybercrime Group of the Philippine National Police (PNP-ACG) has started conducting an investigation to identify the people behind the fake audio and video of President Marcos supposedly directing the military to act against a particular country amid the tension in the West Philippine Sea.
Malacañang warns public vs fake Marcos audio
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has urged the public to remain vigilant as it refuted a "deep fake" audio of President Marcos supposedly directing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to act against a "particular foreign country."