AGU Gives TikTok 24 Hours to Remove AI-Generated Fake Video of Haddad on 'Taxation of the Poor'

Jan 21, 2025, 08:23 PM

Brazil's Attorney General's Office (AGU) notified TikTok to remove a manipulated video that simulated Finance Minister Fernando Haddad advocating for 'taxation of the poor'. The video, created using artificial intelligence, falsely attributed statements to Haddad. TikTok complied, removing the video within the 24-hour deadline set by the AGU. The AGU highlighted the misleading nature of the content and its potential to spread misinformation. The video had previously been removed but was reposted by the same user. Media outlets reported on the removal following the AGU's notification.