The proposed legislation seeks to outlaw the use of digitally manipulated content in elections, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the integrity and truthfulness of electoral representation.
Advancements in generative AI pose significant risks with threat actors increasingly using deepfakes for scams and misinformation, raising alarm over their impact on the electoral process.
The Ministry of Digital Development and Information highlighted the need for targeted measures under the Online Election Advertising Act, as existing laws may not adequately address the challenges posed by deepfakes.
If left unchecked, deepfakes could undermine Singapore's electoral integrity, emphasizing the necessity for voters to have access to factual information rather than misleading content.
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