Fake News Alert: Indonesian Politician's AI-Generated Voice Used in Ancient Coin Scam
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Fake News Alert: Indonesian Politician's AI-Generated Voice Used in Ancient Coin Scam

A scam claiming West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi is buying ancient coins for millions of Rupiah has been circulating in Indonesia. The viral video uses AI-generated audio to mimic the governor, offering high prices for old coins. Fact-checking reveals the voice is AI-modified and the content is a fabrication, highlighting the misuse of AI and the need for media literacy.

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