Singapore man targeted by former schoolmate who posted AI images of them as couple with baby

A Singaporean man discovered that a former schoolmate had been using artificial intelligence to create fake images of them as a couple with a child. The stalker also used the man's photos to impersonate him online for years, prompting concerns about digital safety and the misuse of AI for harassment.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes in personal stalking and identity theft, illustrating how easily digital tools can be weaponized to violate privacy and cause psychological harm.
SINGAPORE: Around December 2025, administrative assistant Luke (not his real name), who is single, was told that there were photos of him with a woman claiming to be his fiancee and the baby they supposedly had together.
The article reports on a specific incident of harassment and identity theft using a neutral, factual tone, relying on victim testimony and expert psychological commentary without pushing a political agenda.
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