AI generate post about Social Security board election impersonates The Active
Thai PBS Verify found this fake image on Facebook
A Facebook account shared an image of the Social Security Board along with the message, “The results have now been officially confirmed. Stay tuned for their work.
A graphic circulating on social media that purportedly announced the official certification of Thailand’s Social Security Board election results has been found to be AI-generated. The image used genuine information about the election outcome but falsely claimed to be a news graphic from The Active, while the Thai PBS-affiliated news platform has confirmed it neither created nor published the image.
Thai PBS Verify traced the image to a Facebook post featuring a graphic of the Social Security Board and the message, “The results have now been officially confirmed. Stay tuned for their work.” The post, published on Nov 6, 2026, received 63 reactions.
AI detection tools flag image as fabricated
Thai PBS Verify analysed the image using several AI-detection tools, including Hive Moderation, AIorNot and Illuminarty. All three tools indicated a high probability that the graphic had been generated using artificial intelligence.
Results from Hive Moderation
Results from AIorNot
Results from Illuminarty
Election results were officially certified
A search using the keyword “Social Security Board” found that the Election Committee for Employer and Insured Person Representatives officially certified the results of the Social Security Board election on Nov 5, 2026.
The election, held on Oct 11, 2026, was won by the Progressive Social Security team, which secured the highest number of votes in both the employer and insured-person categories, taking all seven top positions.
The Social Security Office will allow candidates and eligible voters seven days to file objections following the announcement. If no objections are raised, the names of successful candidates will be submitted to the labour minister for appointment to the new board. The appointment process is expected to be completed by Nov 12, with the new board potentially holding its first meeting later in November.
Urgent matters expected to be considered include the appointment of subcommittees and the allocation of more than 4.9 billion baht for Social Security Office administration.
The Active denies involvement
The Active later issued a statement on its Facebook page confirming that it did not produce or publish the widely shared graphic announcing the certification of the Social Security Board election results.
The news outlet said the image had been generated using AI while incorporating genuine information. It added that the logo, wording and content had been altered, resulting in inaccuracies and creating the false impression that the graphic originated from The Active.
The Active confirms it did not create or publish the graphic
Comparison between an image from The Active website (left) and the image shared online (right)
What is the truth?
The results of the Social Security Board election held on Oct 11, 2026, were officially certified by the Election Committee for Employer and Insured Person Representatives on Nov 5, 2026, with the Progressive Social Security team emerging as the top vote-getter in both categories.
However, the graphic shared on Facebook and presented as a news image announcing the certification of the election results was not produced or distributed by The Active, despite claims to the contrary. The Active has publicly confirmed that it was neither the creator nor publisher of the image.
The graphic appears to have been generated using AI and incorporates authentic information, but alterations to the logo, text and other details caused it to deviate from the facts. Readers are therefore advised to verify such graphics through official channels or trusted news organisations before sharing them.
Verification Process
- AI image-detection tools including Hive Moderation, AIorNot and Illuminarty indicated a high likelihood that the graphic was AI-generated.
- Keyword searches found that The Active had publicly stated that it did not create or publish the graphic circulating on social media and that the image falsely used its branding and information.
Impact of the false claim
- The misleading graphic may cause confusion among insured workers and the public by creating misunderstandings about the legal certification process and the actual timeline of the Social Security Board’s work.
- The misuse of The Active’s branding, logo and visual identity could also damage public trust in news organisations by making audiences believe legitimate media outlets are responsible for publishing false information.
- Inaccurate claims about election results and seat allocations may fuel political and social tensions, prompting arguments or divisions among supporters and stakeholders.
- The creation or dissemination of false information through computer systems may also expose individuals to potential legal consequences under Thailand’s Computer Crime Act, as well as laws relating to defamation and trademark infringement.
What to do with this misinformation?
- People should verify the source of news graphics before believing or sharing them, particularly when the images display the logos of media organisations or government agencies.
- Information should also be cross-checked with official sources, such as the Social Security Office or the news organisations whose names and logos are being used, to confirm whether the material was genuinely published.
- AI-detection tools such as Hive Moderation, AIorNot and Illuminarty can be useful as part of the verification process, but their results should not be treated as definitive proof on their own.
- If an image or claim appears suspicious and has not been independently verified, it is best not to share it until the facts have been confirmed, helping to prevent the spread of misinformation.
