Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video

The Philippines has condemned an AI-generated video from China Daily that depicts the country as a monkey being coerced by the US and Japan. Manila labeled the propaganda as dehumanizing and racist, further straining regional tensions.
Why it matters
The use of AI-generated propaganda in international disputes marks a new escalation in the information warfare surrounding the South China Sea.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, An earlier photo of two Chinese Coast Guard vessels blasting water cannons at a Philippine boat
The article objectively reports on the diplomatic condemnation and the content of the video.
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