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AI Deepfakes Threaten Sabah Elections, Minister Warns

9/10/2025

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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil warns that AI misuse, particularly deepfakes, threatens the Sabah State Election in Malaysia.
He stresses the importance of collaborating with law enforcement and communication authorities to address potential election manipulations.
TikTok is urged to improve moderation against prohibited AI-generated content.
Detecting deepfakes on encrypted platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram remains challenging.
The Minister advocates for fair competition among political parties, cautioning against slanderous deepfake use.

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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil warns that AI misuse, particularly deepfakes, threatens the Sabah State Election in Malaysia.
He stresses the importance of collaborating with law enforcement and communication authorities to address potential election manipulations.
TikTok is urged to improve moderation against prohibited AI-generated content.
Detecting deepfakes on encrypted platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram remains challenging.
The Minister advocates for fair competition among political parties, cautioning against slanderous deepfake use.