According to news from the Police and Public Express Pudong official website on July 21, the Shanghai Pudong police recently uncovered a case where artificial intelligence tools were used to fabricate and spread online rumors during the “Strong Sword 2026” special operation. On June 28, a post claiming that “a technology company in Pudong has been monopolized by a foreign team leader” spread on various online platforms, triggering a large number of netizens' retweet buzz and seriously disrupting the online order. An investigation by the Pudong police revealed that the post was deliberately fabricated false information. After investigation, Liu, an employee from other provinces and cities, used AI tools to piece together rumor graphics on the topic of “foreign talent” in order to earn rewards for platform traffic. After arriving at the case, Liu confessed to the facts of the crime. Currently, Liu has been subject to criminal coercive measures in accordance with the law on suspicion of provocation and mischief, and the case is being further investigated. Police Reminder: The Internet is not an extrajudicial place. Using AI tools to make up online rumors is suspected of breaking the law and committing crimes. Netizens are requested to strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, and not to fabricate, disbelieve, or spread rumors. The police will resolutely and severely crack down on illegal and criminal acts such as fabricating and spreading rumors online in accordance with the law.

According to news from the Police and Public Express Pudong Official Weiwei on July 21, the Shanghai Pudong police recently uncovered a case where artificial intelligence tools were used to fabricate and spread online rumors during the “Forge Sword 2026” special operation. On June 28, a post claiming that “a technology company in Pudong has been monopolized by a foreign team leader” spread on various online platforms, triggering a large number of netizens' retweet buzz and seriously disrupting the online order. An investigation by the Pudong police revealed that the post was deliberately fabricated false information. After investigation, Liu, an employee from other provinces and cities, used AI tools to piece together rumor graphics on the topic of “foreign talent” in order to earn rewards for platform traffic. After arriving at the case, Liu confessed to the facts of the crime. Currently, Liu has been subject to criminal coercive measures in accordance with the law on suspicion of provocation and mischief, and the case is being further investigated. Police Reminder: The Internet is not an extrajudicial place. Using AI tools to make up online rumors is suspected of breaking the law and committing crimes. Netizens are requested to strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, and not to fabricate, disbelieve, or spread rumors. The police will resolutely and severely crack down on illegal and criminal acts such as fabricating and spreading rumors online in accordance with the law.