PALACE WARNS VS MARCOS 'DEEPFAKE' VIDEO ORDERING MILITARY ACTION VS 'PARTICULAR FOREIGN COUNTRY'

MANILA, Philippines: Malacañang warned the public against a manipulated video circulating online featuring an audio of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly ordering the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to "act against a particular foreign country."

In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the President has "no such directive" and the audio "deepfake" was created using generative artificial intelligence (AI).

The PCO said deepfakes were an advanced form of digital content manipulation through the use of generative AI.

"The audio deepfake attempts to make it appear as if the President has directed our Armed Forces of the Philippines to act against a particular foreign country. No such directive exists nor has been made," the PCO said.

Citing its Media and Information Literacy Campaign, the PCO said it was actively working on measures to combat fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.

The PCO said it was also closely coordinating and working with relevant government agencies and private sector partners to address the proliferation and malicious use of video and audio deepfakes and other generative AI content.

"We ask everyone to be proactive in exposing and fighting against misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. Let us remain and be more mindful and responsible of the content we choose to share in our shared digital spaces," the PCO said.

"Let us all be more vigilant against such manipulated digital content that are deployed by actors to propagate malicious content online and advance a malign influence agenda. We encourage everyone to work with us in fostering a more aware, resilient, and engaged citizenry in our digital commons," it added.

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