Tech Advances Fuel Scams in Hong Kong

Deepfakes: A New Kind of Deception
Deepfakes are a technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake videos or audio recordings that look and sound real. Imagine seeing a video of a famous person saying something outrageous, but it's completely fake. This technology is not only used for entertainment but also for scams. In Hong Kong, deepfake scams are on the rise, with criminals creating realistic fake videos to trick people. For example, scammers have used deepfakes to impersonate company executives in video calls, convincing employees to transfer large sums of money. Detecting these fakes can be challenging, but new tools are being developed to help, like the Deepfake Inspector, which checks videos for signs of manipulation.