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Hong Kong drug awareness video goes viral for unintended promotional effect
3 sourcesFirst reported 20 days agoUpdated 19 days ago
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- A drug awareness campaign video in Hong Kong went viral for seemingly promoting drug use instead of discouraging it.
- The Hong Kong Correctional Services Department withdrew the video twice within 24 hours due to backlash.
- Critics noted that the video, aimed at engaging Generation Z, failed to convey its intended message effectively.
- The AI-generated characters in the video quickly became a viral meme on social media platforms.
- The situation has sparked widespread reactions and discussions concerning the effectiveness of public awareness campaigns.
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