AI used to create fake Sturge videos, says Defence Ministry

THE Ministry of Defence said that artificial intelligence (AI) and face-swapping technology were used to create videos circulating on social media alleging that Defence Minister Wayne Sturge was involved in sexual misconduct.

In a media release yesterday, the ministry said investigations had determined that the videos were not originating from the minister and that the source had been traced to a foreign-registered account and telephone number not associated with him.

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The ministry said allegations of sexual misconduct involving the minister had been circulating since last year and tended to resurface periodically, particularly on social media accounts it described as politically aligned.