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Warning Against Using AI to Alter Others Faces: Illegal with Criminal Penalties

Society15 Jun 2026 14:05 GMT+7

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Warning Against Using AI to Alter Others Faces: Illegal with Criminal Penalties

Strictly prohibited. "Anti-Fake News Center" warns that using AI to alter someone else's face is illegal and carries criminal penalties.


On 15 June 2026, FacebookAnti-Fake News Center Thailandor the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand, under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, posted a message stating, "AFNC reiterates that using AI to alter someone else's face is illegal. Think before you share. Using AI or Deepfake technology to modify, edit, or change another person's face to misrepresent reality is illegal and punishable by criminal law.

It is strictly prohibited, especially when used in ways that impact or distort and defame institutions. Technology is meant for creativity; do not be misled into using it to harm others or yourself."


Thanks to the Facebook page of Anti-Fake News Center Thailand.