Vietnam Cyber Security Department targets AI-generated video misuse

Vietnam’s Cyber Security Department, under the Ministry of Public Security, has engaged with cross-border digital platforms to address the increasing complexity of AI-generated video production in the country.

Colonel Ha Van Bac, Deputy Director of the Cyber Security Department, stated that authorities have requested specific solutions from these platforms to manage AI usage. Notably, Vietnam is the first country where cross-border platforms have implemented AI technology to detect and handle fake news, misinformation, and AI-related deepfakes.

In addition to AI concerns, the department is working with local police to identify and prosecute individuals spreading toxic or false information online. For foreign actors, authorities are requesting that platforms block and remove such content. The department also noted ongoing challenges in recovering funds from online fraud victims, as perpetrators frequently transfer stolen money through multiple accounts, cryptocurrencies, or other assets.