Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?
Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department is facing criticism over an AI-generated anti-drug video that critics claim inadvertently makes drug use look appealing. The controversy has sparked a debate on the use of AI in public awareness campaigns.
Why it matters
It illustrates the risks of using generative AI in sensitive public messaging and the importance of human oversight in creative content.
Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing? Close An AI-generated anti-drug video from Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department is facing backlash for allegedly making substances look too appealing. The video was released by authorities on 26 June for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The BBC's Chinese service reporter Martin Yip explains how the controversy unfolded.
The report neutrally describes the backlash and the context of the video without taking a stance on the effectiveness of the campaign.
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