When AI Attacks Financial Trust: Why ASEAN May Become the Global South’s First Test Case

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In February 2026, the Bank of Italy confronted a problem that sounded almost absurd: fraudulent videos and online content were circulating with the name and image of Governor Fabio Panetta, presenting him as if he were endorsing investment schemes. The central bank warned the public and referred the matter to judicial authorities. The fraud targeted [...] The post When AI Attacks Financial Trust: Why ASEAN May Become the Global South’s First Test Case appeared first on Modern Diplomacy .