Singapore prime minister attacked by hundreds of Chinese-language fake AI videos

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by CNAFebruary 25, 2026 at 02:31 AM

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A large-scale disinformation campaign targeting Singapore and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has been identified, involving hundreds of AI-generated Chinese-language YouTube videos. These videos, which began appearing in late 2023, fabricate narratives about Wong's leadership and spread conspiracy theories about Singaporean politics. The videos, uploaded by over 30 channels, utilize Mandarin computer-generated voice-overs and traditional Chinese subtitles, accumulating millions of views, potentially boosted by bot traffic. The campaign employs aggressive hashtagging to manipulate search results and draw in viewers. While some videos and channels have been removed, new ones quickly emerge, making it difficult to assess the full scope of the operation.

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China 60% YouTube ×470% Lawrence Wong ×390% Singapore ×6100%

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disinformation campaign 90% singapore 80% fake ai videos 80% lawrence wong 70% conspiracy theories 60% youtube 60% search engine optimisation 50% political infighting 50% bot traffic 40%