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Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?

BBC World · Jul 2, 2026, 1:54 AM

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  • Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?Close An AI-generated anti-drug video from Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department is facing backlash for allegedly making substances look too appealing.
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Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?Close An AI-generated anti-drug video from Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department is facing backlash for allegedly making substances look too appealing. The video was released by authorities on 26 June for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The BBC's Chinese service reporter Martin Yip explains how the controversy unfolded.

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