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AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Falsely Announce Romania's Entry into War
AI-generated deepfake videos circulated online falsely depicting Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announcing Romania's entry into war in September 2025. Romania's Interior Ministry confirmed the videos were false and part of an intentional disinformation campaign designed to manipulate public opinion.
29 July 2025 · Romania Ministry of Internal Affairs · Misinformation and synthetic media
Deepfake videos generated using artificial intelligence circulated online depicting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announcing Romania's entry into war beginning in September 2025.
Romania's Interior Ministry warned on 29 July 2025 that the videos were false and part of an intentional campaign to spread disinformation and manipulate public opinion.
Reported impact
The Interior Ministry stated the disinformation campaign affected public confidence in state institutions and officials acting in their duties.
Index analysis
The Interior Ministry characterized the deepfake videos as part of an intentional manipulation campaign and discouraged citizens from distributing unverified content.
Governance controls
The Interior Ministry advised citizens to verify sources before accepting information and not to distribute unverified content.
Ministerul de Interne atrage atenția asupra unor clipuri false, care anunță intrarea României în război. "Prim-ministrul nu a susținut astfel de declarații" FOTO