AI-generated deepfakes of Vietnamese singer Mỹ Tâm spread on social media
AI-generated deepfakes of Vietnamese singer Mỹ Tâm circulated on social media in June 2026 with false content designed to damage her reputation. Her management company MT Entertainment issued a public warning and statement that the synthetic media was completely fabricated and did not reflect the truth.
What happened
AI-generated images and videos of Vietnamese singer Mỹ Tâm were created, edited and shared on social media with false content unrelated to the singer.
The deepfakes were used to spread misleading information and damage the singer's reputation and image.
Reported impact
The deepfakes caused negative effects on Mỹ Tâm's reputation, professional image and created confusion in the information environment.
Governance controls
MT Entertainment issued an urgent public warning on 26 June 2026 stating that the AI-generated content was completely false and did not reflect the truth.
The company asked the audience and online community to be cautious and avoid spreading the false information.
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