ChainCatcher news, according to Lianhe Zaobao, a segment of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) in March this year has been altered, with someone using deepfake technology to create fake videos circulating online. Prime Minister Lee urged the public to remain vigilant and not to be deceived.On December 29, Lee Hsien Loong posted on Facebook, reminding the public to be cautious during the "season of scams." He mentioned that there have recently been some deepfake videos using his audio to promote cryptocurrency scams, and Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has also recently become a target. Scammers are using artificial intelligence technology to imitate their voices and images, and to alter footage taken of them in official settings.It is reported that in this fake video, Lee Hsien Loong mentioned investment opportunities approved by the Singapore government during an interview with CGTN host Zou Yun, promoting a so-called "revolutionary investment platform" designed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Chain catcher news, the crypto technology service provider ChainUp has appointed former Singapore Prime Minister and Chairman of OCBC Bank Goh Chok Tong as a special legal advisor to the board.It is reported that ChainUp is a provider of blockchain solutions including exchange infrastructure, liquidity services, crypto wallets, NFTs, and mining. Goh Chok Tong served as Singapore's Prime Minister from 1990, succeeding Lee Kuan Yew, and was the Secretary-General of the People's Action Party from 1992 until 2004. From 2004 to 2011, he served as the Senior Minister. (Source link)