Alleged AI-Manipulated Video Uses Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai's Likeness in Investment Scam

June 18, 2025

Macau's Judiciary Police uncovered a deepfake video showcasing Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai endorsing an investment platform. The video, based on real event coverage, was purportedly used to promote fraudulent financial schemes via social media. No victims have come forward as of reporting, but authorities flagged the video as part of a concerning pattern of AI-driven scams. To ensure safe and secure AI practices and prevent such incidents, consider joining HISPI Project Cerebellum in our effort to Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage trustworthy AI applications.

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Alleged deployer: unknown-scammers, unknown-scammers-impersonating-sam-hou-fai
Alleged developer: unknown-deepfake-technology-developers, unknown-voice-cloning-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties: sam-hou-fai, general-public-of-macau

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