Analysis of full footage shared exclusively with CNA found that the scammers used obscure or dated YouTube videos of high-profile figures, alongside other deceptive techniques, to make their fabricated virtual event convincing.
Aug 22 26August 22, 2026
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A new Google Earth AI-generation feature has been pulled after backlash and concerns over disinformation risks.
Aug 03 26August 03, 2026
The videos - which have already garnered more than 1 million views - use the Alibaba founder’s likeness to deliver a blend of praise and falsehoods about Singapore, to sow seeds of disinformation about the city-state.
Jul 27 26July 27, 2026
Lavish food, superb amenities and all-day karaoke at a fraction of the cost of retiring in Singapore. While the perks of spending one's golden years abroad might be tempting, CNA's Renald Loh says there's more to consider.
Jun 19 26June 19, 2026
The chatbot was also asked to assist in conceptualising an AI tool to monitor online opinion and collect "harmful" content from "key persons", according to OpenAI's latest threat report.
Jun 11 26June 11, 2026
Amid a generation that gets its news in short clips, student publications often see little readership and interest. The students behind them, however, are determined to make sure they stay.
Jun 05 26June 05, 2026
Products claiming to be high in protein are filling up Singapore's supermarket shelves as a result of a booming fitness culture, but health experts warn that not all proteins are created equal.
May 08 26May 08, 2026
With the Ministry of Education introducing artificial intelligence to Primary 4 pupils, parents are caught between wanting their children to be prepared for the future and worrying that they are too young for such technology.
Apr 25 26April 25, 2026
Mr Chong Kwek Bin has spent years teaching people with disabilities to use technology and reshaping how Singapore treats its visually impaired – from pushing for 24-hour "locating signals" at pedestrian crossings to being a panellist at a United Nations conference.
Apr 18 26April 18, 2026
As Tiger Beer prepares to shift its production overseas, Singaporeans are asking a question that goes beyond dollars and cents: When a homegrown brand is no longer made here, or owned by Singaporeans, does it still belong to us?
Apr 10 26April 10, 2026
Jobseekers may worry that their online footprint could cost them opportunities, but recruiters say that recent behaviour and professional presence matter far more than past missteps.
Mar 28 26March 28, 2026
From Cape Town to Kigali to Conakry, Singaporeans who have made Africa their home tell CNA TODAY how the continent is nothing like what most people might imagine it to be.
Mar 13 26March 13, 2026
From shifting goal posts in 30°C heat to securing professional contracts for her players in Europe, 32-year-old Chris Yip-Au is a one-woman engine room driving the beautiful game in one of the world's smallest nations.
Mar 07 26March 07, 2026
For more than two decades, Mr Lim Kim Hian has made a career out of posing in his birthday suit. The veteran life model says it is a job that many people misunderstand.
Feb 07 26February 07, 2026
Key trends from a decade of Singapore Budget announcements, from rising social spending to productivity funds and climate investments ahead of 2026.
Feb 06 26February 06, 2026
As Prime Minister Lawrence Wong prepares to unveil Budget 2026 on Feb 12, CNA TODAY took a deep dive into the past decade's worth of Budgets to examine how the Singapore government has balanced spending on short-term needs with investments into long-term competitiveness.
As Singapore inches closer toward its cleaner vehicle targets, car workshops face mounting pressures – with some wondering if they will make it past the next decade.
Jan 23 26January 23, 2026
For Singaporeans hoping to get a place in senior living facilities abroad, visa hurdles and cultural gaps mean that the choice is not as simple as comparing price tags.
Jan 02 26January 02, 2026
AI-generated influencers now look almost indistinguishable from humans, raising questions about credibility, jobs and the future of advertising. As brands explore their potential, audiences and experts warn that trust is still the key to winning over customers.
Dec 20 25December 20, 2025
From cold plunges to supplements and 4am alarms, morning routines have become the holy grail of productivity and mindfulness. Do elaborate routines actually improve our lives, or is there a simpler way to start the day well?
Dec 13 25December 13, 2025
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