Vietnam Launches 'TinAI?' Campaign to Combat Disinformation in the AI Era

In Vietnam, amidst the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the growing challenge of disinformation and deepfakes, the 'TinAI?' campaign was launched on July 31st at Phenikaa University in Hanoi, aiming to enhance citizens' information literacy. Under the slogan 'Check first, believe later' (Kiểm trước tin sau), the campaign's objective is to improve people's ability to discern the truthfulness of information and to foster an instinctive habit of verifying information when encountering falsehoods in the digital age. The initiative is organized by the Digital Trust Alliance (Liên minh Niềm Tin Số), with the support of the Ministry of Public Security (Bộ Công an), and in coordination with the Cyber Security and High-Tech Crimes Prevention Department (A05) and the National Cybersecurity Association. The campaign also receives support from the Online Mobile Services Corporation (MoMo) and Vietnam Television (VTV). AI-generated technologies have simplified the creation of content such as text, images, audio, and video, contributing to economic development while simultaneously increasing the sophistication of disinformation and scams. In response, the campaign aims not just to identify fake news but to instill a habit in users of independently checking, comparing, and considering information before sharing it. A symposium titled 'Building Verification Reflexes in the AI Era' was held during the launch event, where representatives from government agencies, media, technology companies, digital platforms, experts, scientists, content creators, and a large number of students participated. Discussions focused on the changing information environment in the AI era, the risks posed by fake content and deepfakes, and methods to enhance information verification capabilities for the community. It also served as a forum for parties to discuss the roles of technology, journalism, digital platforms, and content creators in building a transparent, safe, and trustworthy information ecosystem. Furthermore, the News Department of Vietnam Television (VTV), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security's Cyber Security and High-Tech Crimes Prevention Department (A05), announced a new daily program, 'Thật giả kiểm chứng' (True or False Verification), to be broadcast at 19:55. This program will update on prominent cases of fake news, disinformation, and fabricated content, provide verification information, warn about new scam tactics, and disseminate information verification skills to the public. It will also act as a communication channel for the 'TinAI?' campaign, contributing to spreading the message 'Check first, believe later' to the community. The 'TinAI?' campaign will be implemented nationwide through various communication, educational, and community mobilization activities, aiming to cultivate a habit of approaching information proactively, prudently, and responsibly. It was emphasized that in an era where AI blurs the lines between truth and falsehood, the 'Check first, believe later' reflex is an essential skill for individual protection and for building a safe, transparent, and trustworthy information environment. Source: Nhan Dan