MBCA chief Shuhaily deepfaked in viral video, agency to pursue legal action
The agency said it would pursue legal action against those responsible for producing and distributing the video.
"MBCA views this irresponsible act seriously and stresses that legal action will be taken against anyone or any parties involved in the production and dissemination of this fake video," it said in a statement issued by the agency's corporate communications unit.
MBCA said the video was a malicious attempt to tarnish the agency head's reputation and mislead the public.
It advised the public not to be influenced or share the content, warning that spreading fake materials is an offence under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
While MBCA welcomed technological advancements, it stressed that the unethical use of AI to defame individuals is unacceptable.
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