Satirical Video 'Oil Can't Let You' Investigated, Surges to No.2 on YouTube Trending — Wei Chun-yu Mocks DPP: 'Infinite Merit'

The tainted oil scandal involving Chung Lien Oils continues to escalate. Wei Chun-yu, known for the 'Principal Lai' video series, recently released a political satire short titled 'Oil Can't Let You' to promote a January 25 anti-toxic oil rally on Ketagalan Boulevard. However, the video came under scrutiny after authorities suspected it used artificial intelligence (AI) to synthesize President Lai Qing-te's voice, prompting criminal investigators to visit Wei's residence for inquiry.

The incident sparked political debate, and the video surged in popularity, climbing to No.2 on YouTube's fan-recommended trending list. On January 28, Wei posted online, sarcastically thanking the Lai administration and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for conducting a 'water meter inspection.'

Wei explained that when police arrived at his home on the 25th, he was already out preparing for the rally, leaving only his father at home. The officers hoped he would voluntarily appear for questioning and cautioned that the video might cause controversy. However, they were polite and did not demand removal—only suggesting he 'self-assess' whether to adjust or take down the video.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau clarified that the case stemmed from public reports alleging the video used AI deepfake technology to mimic President Lai's voice, potentially misleading viewers into believing it was the president speaking. The investigation was conducted legally to verify facts, preserve evidence, and understand the production process. Authorities emphasized they did not force Wei to remove the video or restrict his personal freedom or right to expression.

Ironically, the 'water meter inspection' amplified the video's visibility. Wei, through the 'Feng Xiang 123 Shi' Facebook page, noted that neither YouTube nor Meta flagged the video as violating policies, yet it was still subject to legal investigation. He mockingly dubbed it 'Criminal Bureau's Top Pick' and said the video's rise to No.2 on YouTube's trending chart was 'nothing short of miraculous—truly infinite merit.'

In a post, Wei wrote: 'YouTube: I'm fine; Meta: I'm fine; DPP government: Prosecute me under criminal law!' He further mocked that while the government took a month to investigate an AI video involving former Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan, this case was investigated in just three days.

On January 27, Wei uploaded a new video titled 'Oil Comes and Goes: The Water Meter Inspection Game,' clearly stating it was AI-generated. In it, he declared, 'Freedom of speech isn't granted by anyone—it's claimed through use. Each time you use it, it grows; if you don't, it slowly disappears.' He urged the government to apply the same urgency to fixing food safety flaws, calling for 'a healthy living environment for the people.'

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