Fake photos of PNG celebrity being used in Facebook scams
Papua New Guinea is moving to criminalize malicious AI use after scammers deployed deepfake images of television host Jennifer Baing to promote fake giveaways on Facebook. Baing identified nearly 100 fraudulent accounts using her likeness, raising concerns about personal safety and electoral misinformation ahead of 2028 elections. The government plans legislative amendments when parliament reconvenes in November.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 23:26 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 23:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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