Nepal floods: AI images of missing Singaporeans may hinder rescue ops, says Singapore Red Cross
SINGAPORE — As search efforts continue for the nine Singaporeans missing in the Nepal floods, deceptive AI-generated photos of them are spreading across social media.In a TikTok post on Aug 31, the fake photos are shared alongside real ones, leaving social media users none the wiser.The post has already garnered over 140,000 views and close to 300 comments.Such images may hinder rescue operations, diverting attention away from credible information, said a Singapore Red Cross representative.The nine missing Singaporeans have been identified as Rengarajan Prabu, Shalinny Deavy Elan Sozan, Subramaniam Diraviam, Rajesvaran Ayyavoo, Estee Loeh, Ghosh Aditi, Ng Kit Kuen, Shubakshi Rawla and Sumit Rawla.They have been uncontactable since Aug 26, when flash floods swept through parts of Tibet and Nepal.As at Sept 1, the death toll was over 1,000, with another 4,000 still missing.Rengarajan, Shalinny, Subramaniam and Rajesvaran were travelling with the agency, Leaf Holidays Treks and Expedition.