Cops warn of TikTok scam using AI to mimic medical expert

 

Bukit Aman CCID director Ramli Yoosuf said the sophistication of AI technology has led to advertisements featuring voices, faces, and videos of prominent individuals without permission, intending to mislead buyers.

KUALA LUMPUR: 

Bukit Aman’s commercial crime investigation department has identified a TikTok account using the voice and video of a local medical expert without his consent to promote health products.

Bukit Aman CCID director Ramli Yoosuf said the account “Malaysia Shopping Mall” was found promoting medical products using Dr Noordin Darus’s voice and video without authorisation.

“Bukit Aman reminds the public to always be cautious and not easily trust advertisements on social media,” he said in a statement today.

He said the sophistication of AI technology has led to the emergence of advertisements featuring voices, faces, and videos of prominent individuals without permission, intending to mislead buyers.

Ramli also advised the public to be vigilant about dubious health product promotions with unclear sources, as they may be counterfeit products that could harm consumers. - FMT