A Hanoi man has been fined for using artificial intelligence to create a fake video of himself riding a giant python on Hoan Kiem Lake, but authorities said the action tarnished the image of the city's historic buildings.
According to reports, the Hanoi Police Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Division identified the person as a 50-year-old resident of Tan Xuan District. Lao Dong newspaper.
He was charged with “providing and sharing false information on social media” after posting content to garner attention online.
The video, titled “Here Comes the Descendants of Long Quang Lake,” uses AI technology to depict a man sitting on a giant snake swimming through the waters of the iconic lake.
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Screenshot image of the deleted AI-generated video. Photo courtesy of Hanoi Police |
Lac Long Quang is a revered figure in Vietnamese mythology and is celebrated as the ancestor of the dragon kings who married the mountain nymph Au Co.
According to the founding myth, their union produced 100 children who became the ancestors of the Vietnamese people. Police said that by using this cultural image in a fabricated context, the man misused AI technology and distorted the significance of one of Hanoi's most sacred historical and cultural sites.
During questioning by authorities, the man admitted that he made the videos on his cell phone solely to increase views and likes on social media. voice of vietnam Reported.
He acknowledged that the fabricated footage was misleading and had a negative impact on the reputation of the city's scenic ruins. After receiving his confession, he promised not to commit similar violations in the future.
Hanoi Police issued a public advisory calling on the public to remain vigilant when identifying distorted and fake content generated by AI.
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Hanoi police officers question a man who used AI to create a fake video of him riding a giant python in Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo by police |
Officials emphasized that the use of AI to create or disseminate false information, to impersonate individuals, or to defame others is strictly prohibited. It further warned that such actions could violate the rights of citizens and pose a serious threat to national security and public order.
