Actor Jin Dong reports AI deepfake scams impersonating him to defraud fans
Chinese actor and CPPCC member Jin Dong reported that criminals are using AI deepfake technology to impersonate him and defraud his fans of money. He called for legislation and technical oversight to prevent AI technology abuse and protect citizens from fraud.
What happened
Criminals used AI face-swapping and voice synthesis technology to impersonate actor Jin Dong, creating fake videos and audio to deceive his fans. Jin Dong, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, reported the phenomenon during the 2025 National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference meetings.
Reported impact
Some audience members suffered severe financial losses and emotional harm from the scams. Commenters reported real cases of elderly family members being defrauded, indicating that AI-based fraud has penetrated daily life.
Index analysis
Jin Dong called for establishing rules through legislation and technological oversight to prevent AI technology abuse. He emphasized that regulation of AI technology requires collaboration among law, technology, and education sectors to protect citizens' personal rights and property while preserving reasonable space for technological innovation.
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Sources and evidence
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