Some 260 fake Jack Ma videos spreading falsehoods about Singapore have chalked up more than 1 million views on YouTube, an investigation by CNA has found.   https://cna.asia/44RRGJI   Full Details: Fake AI Jack Ma Videos Spreading Falsehoods About Singapore   Source: CNA Investigation, published 28 Jul 2026       📌 Core Findings   Between September 2025 and June 2026, 32 YouTube channels published 300 videos using AI-generated avatars or synthetic voices mimicking Alibaba founder Jack Ma, speaking about Singapore. Of these:   - 259 videos (≈86%) contained false or misleading claims in titles, transcripts, or both - Total views exceed 1 million on YouTube alone; similar content also spread widely on TikTok - Videos are in English and Mandarin, and appeared prominently in Google search results for queries like "Jack Ma Singapore"       🎭 What False Claims Are Being Spread?   The videos mix praise, facts, and fabrications to build credibility, including:   - Baseless conspiracies: 10 countries "encircling Singapore"; Singapore blocking other nations’ food/water access via the Strait of Malacca; local infrastructure projects (Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, Jurong Rock Caverns) being "secret war preparations" - Sensational headlines: "3,000 foreign investors fled Singapore overnight amid economic collapse" (then quickly dismissed to praise Singapore instead) - Misleading assertions: Singapore is the "only absolute safe haven" in a World War III scenario, urging overseas Chinese to relocate wealth or family there   CNA confirmed Jack Ma never made these statements, and no sources or original interviews were cited.       🤖 How the Videos Are Made & Presented   Two common formats:   1. Near-static AI avatar of Jack Ma reading scripts, with subtitles 2. Still photo of Ma paired with synthetic voice and audio waveform   - Some have small, non-prominent disclaimers about AI generation, but titles/thumbnails strongly imply the real Jack Ma is speaking - One channel even swapped Ma’s likeness for Li Ka-shing, then fortune teller Peter So Man Fung, to test engagement       ⚙️ Signs of Coordinated Operation   Five channels responsible for over 75% of the misleading content show clear signs of automation and coordination:   - All created within 5 days in March 2026; some set up just 25 minutes apart - Uploads follow fixed schedules: often every 15 minutes, and sometimes within 1 second of each other across different channels - Thumbnails use identical templates: Ma’s portrait + similar text layout + related background imagery - 4 of the 25 channels have been removed; 1 in the core group posted 41 new Singapore-related videos in June 2026 alone       📢 Reach & Platform Spread   - YouTube: Featured directly under Google’s AI Overview and top results in the Videos tab - TikTok: At least 2 videos hit hundreds of thousands of views; one gained 470,000 views and 13,300 shares — more than any single YouTube video in the dataset - Experts note engagement figures match patterns of artificially boosted "pushed content"       🧠 Expert Analysis   - Chong Ja Ian (NUS Political Scientist): Jack Ma was chosen for his authority in business/finance; the mix of flattery and falsehoods targets wealthy Mandarin speakers across Asia looking for safe places to relocate assets. Such networks can flip narratives or target Singapore maliciously at any time "for the right price." - Anthony Tung (NUS Computing): Operators are "renting authority" — exploiting trust in public figures rather than targeting Ma specifically. Viewers often trust familiar faces on small screens, and repeated false claims eventually feel credible even to skeptical audiences.       📝 Updates   CNA has contacted Alibaba for comment on whether Jack Ma is aware and will take legal action. This follows earlier disinformation campaigns targeting Singapore using AI avatars of figures like Charlie Munger and synthetic female news presenters.

Must be a specky fan 

Ever since 38-year-old Rebecca Ng can remember, she has been teased and called names because of one part of her body — her breasts. They were a constant source of frustration for her. Apart from the jokes, they got in the way of simple daily activities, like running or playing sports.   The discomfort only worsened after she became a mother. While breastfeeding, her breasts grew even larger, going from a D to an E-cup. But undergoing breast reduction surgery granted her a "new lease of life", she said. She tells Mothership how she decided to go ahead with the procedure — and how her "life changed completely."   The pains of having a bigger bust   Ng shared that her cup size increased rapidly from a B to a D in her mid-teens, when she was in secondary school. "One unfortunate thing about having big breasts was the name-calling. They had nicknames for me in Hokkien, such as 'big-breasted girl'," she said. "I quickly learned to laugh along with the jokes and not let the remarks get to me because I figured out that if I protested or resisted too much, the jokes would probably get worse." Deep down, however, the comments affected her and made her wish she had smaller breasts. Another challenge was that her larger bust made it difficult to participate in sports, particularly after giving birth. "Simple things like running felt impossible, and I rarely felt comfortable doing high-impact activities because my breasts always seemed to be in the way," she said. Rather than deal with the discomfort and frustration, Ng simply stopped taking part in such activities.   Chronic pain   When she started suffering from chronic pain in her neck, shoulders, and back, she did not realise that the weight of her breasts was the underlying cause. The signs were there, however.   While breastfeeding, her bra size had increased to a 36E. But she did not make the connection between her symptoms and her breasts, instead seeking pain relief from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners. It was only after she began Googling her symptoms out of curiosity that she realised her breast size could be the cause of her pain. Even then, she had no one to discuss her concerns with or refer her to a plastic surgeon.   The turning point   Despite diet and exercise, nothing resolved the pain or made her chest smaller. In 2024, after her second child had finished breastfeeding, Ng noticed that the sagging and drooping of her breasts — known medically as breast ptosis — had become severe.   That was when she decided it was time for more drastic action. Ng consulted Dr Lee Hanjing of Argent Plastic Surgery at Mount Alvernia Hospital. She had met Lee once, when accompanying a friend to her clinic. After setting up a meeting for herself, they "hit it off straight away". It was this chemistry that gave her the confidence to proceed with surgery, she added. After assessing her condition, Lee confirmed that a substantial breast reduction would help alleviate the chronic neck and back pain that had been affecting her for so many years. In the end, around 700g to 800g of breast tissue was removed — roughly 350g to 400g from each breast. As the procedure was deemed medically necessary, insurance covered most of the cost, making the decision much easier.   Reservations about the surgery   When Ng's family found out about her plans, they were more nervous than she was. The most supportive person was her husband, who had known about her wish to undergo breast reduction surgery for many years.   Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ng   As for Ng, she said she felt calm throughout the process. She said she knew it was the right decision for her. Post-surgery   Ng underwent the surgery in December 2024, a little under two years ago. The first two weeks of recovery, she recalls, were "uncomfortable". "The dressings were sticky and awkward, and I had to wear a surgical undergarment that was really tight around my breasts. At around week three post-surgery, the scars got quite itchy, which made me briefly wonder why I was putting myself through it," she said. Despite the discomfort, she said she noticed the physical benefits almost immediately. "When I woke up from surgery, I was so relieved to find that the weight on my chest was no longer there," she shared. By the one-month mark, the improvements became even more apparent.   She was finally able to wear pretty lingerie and clothes that fit her body well. In fact, about three weeks after surgery, she went on a shopping spree in Guangzhou, China, and thoroughly enjoyed trying on clothes that complemented her figure.   Life changed completely   "My life has changed completely," Ng said. "I feel amazing, like I got a new lease of life, and my body is finally where I have always wanted it to be." Her bra size went from a 36E to a 34C, while the number of activities she could comfortably enjoy increased dramatically. These include running, golfing, Pilates and taekwondo, to name a few.   Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ng   Ng's newfound confidence was evident. She carried herself differently, and even started receiving invitations to speak at work. "I have not regretted the decision for a single moment. If anything, my only regret is that I did not do it sooner," said Ng, who works in insurance.   Perceptions about breast reduction surgery   According to Ng's doctor, Lee, discussions surrounding breast health and physical discomfort can carry a "layer of private hesitation" in Singapore. "Many women cope silently, trying to manage the physical strain through structural undergarments or lifestyle adjustments rather than seeking out a specialist medical evaluation," she said. As many individuals do not formally step forward or recognise their pain as a clinical issue, local data on women facing such issues remains scarce, she added. However, Lee said there has been a "steady flow" of patients seeking treatment, suggesting many women continue to live with the daily physical burden of larger-sized breasts. Ng believes many women hesitate to undergo breast reduction surgery because of the stigma that it is a cosmetic or vanity procedure. But for women who are considering breast reduction surgery, Ng has one piece of advice:  

@ExTreMisTxxx likes Kiki liao?

@Cybertan