Azerbaijan Media Agency Warns of Deepfake Videos Attributed to Officials
Azerbaijan's Media Development Agency issued a public warning about deepfake videos falsely attributed to the Defense and Foreign Ministers, allegedly discussing a Belarusian aircraft downed in Russian airspace. The agency stated the videos were created using artificial intelligence and do not reflect reality, calling on the public to rely only on official sources.
What happened
A number of social media accounts circulated manipulated video content falsely attributed to Azerbaijan's Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding the alleged downing of a Belarusian aircraft in Russian airspace.
The Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan issued a public statement warning that these videos were created using "deep fake" technologies and artificial intelligence, stating they do not reflect reality and represent "blatant examples of information manipulation aimed at misleading public opinion."
Reported impact
The agency described the fake videos as part of an information manipulation campaign aimed at misleading public opinion.
Index analysis
The agency stressed the importance of vigilance against increasingly sophisticated forms of digital disinformation using artificial intelligence and deep fake technologies.
Governance controls
The agency called on citizens, journalists, and public activists to demonstrate principled stances against such cases and urged the public to rely exclusively on verified information from official government sources and recognised media outlets.
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