Syrian government warns of AI-generated deepfake video announcing Assad's resignation
The Syrian government warned on 5 December 2024 that terrorist organizations were distributing an AI-generated deepfake video falsely announcing President Bashar al-Assad's resignation. The government characterized the video as designed to sow chaos and confusion among citizens.
What happened
The Syrian Ministry of Information warned on 5 December 2024 that terrorist organizations were distributing an AI-generated deepfake video purporting to announce the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad.
The Syrian News Agency (SANA) warned citizens to be cautious of fabricated videos and misinformation spread by terrorist organizations using artificial intelligence to target the state and its senior officials.
Reported impact
The Syrian government stated the deepfake video was designed to create chaos and confusion among citizens.
Governance controls
The Directorate of Information at the Office of the Prime Minister confirmed that Prime Minister Muhammad al-Jalali does not currently have any active social media accounts.
The prime minister's office and national media outlets are identified as the only authoritative sources for information issued by the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Sources and evidence
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