A Cabinet Office spokesperson said, “We are seeing an increase of videos using the likeness of Premier David Burt and other Government officials.”
Deep fakes and AI generated content made in the likeness of political figures, including Premier Burt are on the rise on social media.
The Government is urging people to be vigilant.
In a news release issued today, a spokesperson said social media posts or messages are being used to mislead and potentially defraud their victims.
No government official would use social media to promote an investment scheme, they added.
A Cabinet Office spokesperson said, “With the rise of artificial intelligence, fake videos, false representations, and messages are becoming more common. Unfortunately, individuals have been scammed in the past, and we urge all residents to exercise caution and remain vigilant when using the internet.”
“As a reminder, no government official will ever use social media to promote an investment. The public is once again encouraged to only rely on official information and official advisories from the Government of Bermuda.”
Residents are urged to report any fake AI posts of this particular nature directly to police.
