Singapore and PM Lawrence Wong targeted in AI-driven disinformation campaign on YouTube

Singapore A CNA investigation has found hundreds of videos spreading lies about Singapore’s foreign policy, economy and leadership. Multiple accounts involved in the operation, which has been going on for several months, appear to be centrally coordinated. Among the false narratives pushed by the videos was a wild conspiracy theory claiming Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was about to be sacked by his predecessor, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (Image: CNA/YouTube screenshot) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. 25 Feb 2026 06:00AM (Updated: 25 Feb 2026 01:10PM) SINGAPORE: Hundreds of AI-generated, Chinese-language YouTube videos have been targeting Singapore and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as part of an ongoing disinformation campaign, CNA has found. Seven in 10 videos attack Mr Wong specifically, fabricating narratives about his leadership role being under threat, and spreading conspiracy theories about political infighting in Singapore. The videos have racked up millions of views since surfacing late last year, though experts suggested that bot traffic or automation could be responsible. In aggregate, these videos represent one of the largest and most persistent public campaigns against Singapore in recent years. CNA analysed nearly 300 such videos over three weeks
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