In just the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has developed and continuously improved at a dizzying pace, becoming a powerful tool supporting many fields. Veo3 – an AI-powered video creation technology recently developed by Google DeepMind – is capable of producing incredibly lifelike footage. However, alongside its user benefits, this tool also poses a challenge regarding the risk of being exploited by malicious actors for fraudulent purposes.
It's difficult to distinguish between genuine and fake.
According to tech experts, Veo3 has become a global sensation due to its AI video creation capabilities, boasting a level of realism far superior to previously available tools. Unlike OpenAI's Sora, which excels in visuals but is limited in audio, Veo3 seamlessly synchronizes images, ambient sounds, and dialogue. From footsteps and wind to spoken words and surrounding effects, everything blends seamlessly, achieving a level of lifelike realism that makes it difficult for users to distinguish between real videos and those created by AI.
In Vietnam, Veo3 quickly became a sensation on social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts. Numerous videos tagged #veo3 were shared at lightning speed, attracting millions of views and hundreds of thousands of interactions. Many AI-generated clips astonished the online community with their unbelievable realism. For example, an 8-second video with a simple line of dialogue garnered 5 million views and over 308,000 likes. Another video, created entirely by AI, showing an elderly woman frying eggs, also achieved over 2.6 million views and more than 104,000 likes.
Mr. Tran Vinh Khang, an office worker in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, shared that he could barely distinguish between real and fake videos because of their extreme realism. "I saw a video of a fish vendor talking to a customer at the market and thought it was real because the image was so sharp. The way he waved, raised his eyebrows, the sunlight on his face—everything was so natural that I couldn't believe it was created by AI," Mr. Khang said.
The images in the video created by Veo3 are difficult for users to distinguish between real and fake.
While acknowledging her admiration, Ms. Nguyen Mai Anh (a resident of Ho Chi Minh City) expressed concerns about information security. "The videos created by Veo3 are so realistic that I feel uneasy. If malicious actors use this technology to create defamatory videos, slander, or fabricate evidence, the consequences will be very serious," Ms. Anh stated.
Many Vietnamese users are particularly interested in how to access and use Veo3. However, Veo3 has only been officially launched by Google in the US market, through the Google AI Ultra subscription package at a cost of $249.99 per month. Faced with this limitation, the Vietnamese online community has sought ways to circumvent the restrictions to experience it. Many people share tips on using VPNs to change their IP address to the US, thereby registering a Google account in a supported region to activate and use Veo3 as a local user. According to security experts, this is also a vulnerability that malicious actors could exploit for nefarious purposes.
A legal framework is needed for AI.
Mr. Le Hong Duc, founder of OneAds Digital Co., Ltd., stated that AI-generated products such as videos, images, and voices are approaching an astonishing level of realism, and can even be directly put into production and commercialization. This boom brings clear benefits in terms of cost and time, but it can be exploited to spread misinformation or cause public panic. In the context of increasingly complex AI models, content control becomes crucial, especially as technology has far outpaced the pace of current legal updates.
Therefore, Mr. Duc proposed the urgent need to develop a specialized law for AI, clearly defining the responsibilities of those who create and share AI content. Acts of disseminating misleading, harmful, or toxic content must be severely punished. At the same time, authorities need to issue criteria limiting the content users are allowed to create using AI and mandate clear labeling. Failure to comply will result in legal liability and compensation for damages. "The issuance of a separate legal framework for AI is extremely urgent to control this rapidly developing technology, contributing to maintaining a healthy digital environment and preventing negative consequences such as fraud, ethical violations, or offensive behavior," Mr. Duc emphasized.
Besides legal concerns, an information security expert shared that the rapid development of Veo3 is also causing concern among content creators, especially in fields such as film, television, and animation, which are at risk of being gradually replaced by AI technology, posing a major challenge in protecting professions and copyrights in the creative industry. "Regulations on intellectual property rights for AI-generated content need to be added soon, because AI can now produce highly realistic products. Otherwise, creators will face the risk of losing their jobs amidst the wave of virtual works flooding the market," the expert said.
Beware of fraudulent services.
Since Veo3's launch, many accounts on social media platforms claiming to be "AI experts" have started sharing demo videos, tutorials on how to access Veo3, or selling accounts and support services for 200,000-300,000 VND. Some users reported successfully accessing and trying it out, but not everyone was able to experience it. Mr. Le Hong Duc warned users to be cautious of fraudulent or unofficial services and recommended waiting for Google to officially launch Veo3 in the Vietnamese market to avoid financial scams, data theft, or unauthorized access to their Google accounts.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/cap-bach-kiem-soat-noi-dung-ai-196250607190357821.htm
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