{"id":80477,"date":"2026-06-08T03:21:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.edu\/?p=80477"},"modified":"2026-06-08T03:21:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:21:11","slug":"ai-influencers-the-data-privacy-and-identity-fraud-threats-behind-the-new-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/ai-influencers-the-data-privacy-and-identity-fraud-threats-behind-the-new-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;AI influencers&#8217;: The data privacy and identity fraud threats behind the new trend"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><span dir=\"auto\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AIinfluencer-1.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u25cf The presence of &#8216;AI influencers&#8217; benefits marketing, but triggers copyright infringement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u25cf Deepfake and voice cloning technologies have the potential to violate personal data protection laws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u25cf AI-based virtual characters are at risk of spreading disinformation, and legal liability rules are needed for their developers.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The emergence of\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">artificial intelligence (AI) influencers<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0demonstrates that AI development\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/builtin.com\/articles\/ai-influencer\"><span dir=\"auto\">has entered a more complex phase than <\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">chatbots<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\"> or digital image generators<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0. AI can now create lifelike virtual figures:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ijddt.com\/abstract\/16\/IJDDT,Vol16,Issue13s,Article82.html\"><span dir=\"auto\">with faces, voices, speaking styles, and even personalities that can interact with the public like real people<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">These artificial intelligence-based digital figures are generally designed to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/?p=184368&amp;\"><span dir=\"auto\">create virtual personas with identities, characters, and social media presence.<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0Among brand owners, digital marketing agencies, and advertising professionals,\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">AI influencers<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0are seen as an efficient alternative for digital marketing campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span dir=\"auto\">AI influencers<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0are used to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1155\/hbe2\/6716056\"><span dir=\"auto\">market products, build brand image, influence public opinion, and shape consumer behavior.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0148296324003679?\"><span dir=\"auto\">Various studies<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0show that\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">virtual influencers<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0offer a higher level of control over brand messaging, content consistency, and reduced reputational risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Unlike human\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">influencers<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0who have personal lives, political views, and the risk of controversy,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vephon.com\/blog\/virtual-influencer-marketing-future\"><em><span dir=\"auto\">AI influencers<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\"> can be tuned to always align with a company&#8217;s communication strategy.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">However, generative AI technology is now capable of replicating a person&#8217;s face, voice, expressions, and even creative character with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/jwip.12335\"><span dir=\"auto\">a level of similarity that is difficult to distinguish from reality.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">As a result, the issues that arise are no longer just technological innovation, but also the exploitation of human identity in the digital space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span dir=\"auto\">When AI \u201ceats\u201d human work<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Most generative AI systems work by\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/apjml\/article-abstract\/38\/2\/205\/1248925\/Attractiveness-vs-similarity-how-attributes-of-AI?redirectedFrom=fulltext\"><span dir=\"auto\">studying millions of data sets from the internet<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0, ranging from photos, music, videos, illustrations, to writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">This data is used to train AI to generate new, natural-looking content. The problem is, many of the works used in the AI \u200b\u200btraining process are copyrighted and taken without the consent of their creators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Under\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/peraturan.bpk.go.id\/details\/38690\"><span dir=\"auto\">Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0, creators have the exclusive right to reproduce, adapt, distribute, and publish their creations. When a work is used to train an AI model without permission, the question arises whether this process can be considered a form of copyright infringement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The problem becomes more complicated when AI begins to mimic the distinctive style of a particular creator. For example, various generative AI models are capable of producing images that resemble\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnific.com\/idn\/gambar-ai-premium\/lukisan-malam-berbintang-oleh-seniman-van-gogh-generative-ai_140346317.htm\"><span dir=\"auto\">the style of famous painters like Vincent van Gogh<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ghibli-ai.io\/\"><span dir=\"auto\">the work of the animation studio Studio Ghibli<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">In the music industry in 2023,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnnindonesia.com\/teknologi\/20230418154511-185-939400\/ai-tiru-suara-drake-dan-the-weeknd-hits-di-spotify-picu-kontroversi\"><span dir=\"auto\">the AI \u200b\u200bsong \u201cHeart on My Sleeve\u201d<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0made global headlines for imitating the voices and vocal characteristics of Drake and The Weeknd without the involvement of the two musicians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span dir=\"auto\">This style mimicry<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0phenomenon\u00a0raises new concerns: AI is not only using human work but also replicating the creative identity of its creator. Copyright law protects not only the economic value of a work but also the moral rights of the creator, including their creative integrity and reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Human faces and voices can now be faked<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The issue of\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">AI influencers<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0becomes more serious when\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">deepfake<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">voice cloning<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0technologies allow AI to imitate a person&#8217;s face and voice simply from pieces of digital data available on the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">In some cases, this technology has been used to create fake videos of public officials, synthetic pornographic content, and even advertisements using people&#8217;s faces without their consent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">In Indonesia, this issue is directly related to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/peraturan.bpk.go.id\/Details\/229798\/uu-no-27-tahun-2022\"><span dir=\"auto\">Law Number 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection (PDP Law)<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0. A person&#8217;s face and voice can be categorized as biometric data that receive special legal protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">This means that using someone&#8217;s identity to build an AI avatar without permission is no longer just a digital ethics issue, but has the potential to be a legal violation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Worse still, digital identity exploitation now targets more than just public figures. Anyone can become a victim. At this point, the line between reality and digital manipulation is becoming increasingly blurred.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span dir=\"auto\">New threats to digital democracy<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">AI technology allows someone to create fake videos that appear authentic. For example, a\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">deepfake video\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0747563225002924\"><span dir=\"auto\">of a public official making a specific statement.<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0AI can also be used to create political propaganda, digital insults, and disinformation that is difficult for the public to verify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">In the Indonesian context, this condition is related to Law Number 1 of 2024, the Second Amendment to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/peraturan.bpk.go.id\/details\/274494\/uu-no-1-tahun-2024\"><span dir=\"auto\">(ITE Law)<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0, particularly regarding the manipulation of electronic information, the spread of fake news, and defamation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The problem is, AI development is progressing much faster than the law&#8217;s ability to anticipate its impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">AI cannot be held liable because it is not a legal entity. AI has neither consciousness nor free will. So, when AI is used to create\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">deepfakes<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0, forge identities, or exploit the work of others, who is responsible?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The current global debate is starting to move towards the concept of\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">shared liability<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0, namely\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldscientific.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1142\/S021759592640004X?srsltid=AfmBOortlfUkZ3cYqlSb5JuzFWgfPgBOpztGLwji3SQKLS_Qda1oWQnx\"><span dir=\"auto\">shared responsibility between AI development companies, digital platforms, and end users<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">AI companies can be held liable if they use illegal data or fail to establish safeguards against misuse of the technology. Digital platforms also bear responsibility if they allow the distribution of infringing content\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/00913367.2025.2602465\"><span dir=\"auto\">without adequate oversight.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">While AI users can still be considered the most responsible parties when intentionally using AI to defame, create synthetic pornography, or exploit the identities of others for economic gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span dir=\"auto\">AI must remain subservient to humans<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">In the latest discussions of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)\u2014the international organization that develops global intellectual property rights norms and policies\u2014the issue of AI and\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">synthetic media<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0was one of the main agenda items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">WIPO highlights the need for a balance between technological innovation and the protection of creators&#8217; rights, the right to identity, and the public interest in the era of artificial intelligence. One principle being emphasized is that AI must remain a tool that serves humans, not replace or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC13113687\/\"><span dir=\"auto\">exploit them.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Therefore, the biggest challenge in AI development is how to maintain human values \u200b\u200bamidst increasingly limitless technological capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Today, AI can create virtual humans. Tomorrow, AI may influence how humans perceive reality itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">If the law fails to establish clear boundaries, then the future of AI will no longer be simply about technology, but about how humans maintain control over their identity, creativity, and dignity in the digital age.<\/span> is<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Author Bio:<\/strong> Rianda Dirkareshza is Coordinator of the Business Law Study Program, Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Law at the National Development University Veteran Jakarta<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25cf The presence of &#8216;AI influencers&#8217; benefits marketing, but triggers copyright infringement. \u25cf Deepfake and voice cloning technologies have the potential to violate personal data protection laws. \u25cf AI-based virtual characters are at risk of spreading disinformation, and legal liability rules are needed for their developers. 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