MINDEF’s AI video on TikTok shows snow-covered CMPB
A video posted on the official TikTok page of Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has sparked online debate for its use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The clip, which was posted on Christmas Day (25 Dec), depicted a man skiing down a staircase of a snow-covered Central Manpower Base (CMPB) building.
Source: Ministry of Defence on TikTok
After landing a jump at the base of the stairs, the man says in Singlish, “Wah, it’s really snowing in Singapore!”.
“See behind me, the new CMPB is all covered in snow! Can ski some more.”
The video was captioned, “Season’s greetings from the new CMPB at Bukit Gombak! Haters will say it’s AI.”
MINDEF also posted a picture of a snow-covered CMPB building on Facebook, with a similar “Haters will say it’s AI” caption.
Source: Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) on Facebook
‘AI slop’: Netizens question use of AI and approval process
While some viewers found the festive post amusing, others criticised the video, questioning how it was approved on an official government account.
On TikTok, creators are required to indicate if content is AI-generated through a disclosure checkbox, which some commenters noted was not selected for the video.
Source: TikTok
MINDEF has not publicly responded to the comments at the time of writing.
MINDEF video features CMPB at Bukit Gombak
The TikTok prominently features the new CMPB at Bukit Gombak, which is located opposite Cashew MRT station.
Source: Google Maps
According to a MINDEF news release, the new CMPB opened on 14 Oct 2025.
The integrated hub is designed as a one-stop centre for national service (NS)-related administrative matters, including medical screenings, enlistment procedures and personal kit replacements.
Public amenities and NS facilities under one roof
Apart from NS administrative services, the building features a host of public amenities.
Facilities include:
- A 700-seat foodcourt operated by Timbre+ with about 20 stalls
- A childcare centre
- Football field
- Fitness zone
- 500m running trail open to the public
- 300m sheltered all-weather running track
- SAF’s second Regional Health Hub
Source: Google Maps
The 300m sheltered all-weather running track housed in the CMPB will also allow NSmen to complete their IPPT runs on-site.
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Featured image adapted from Ministry of Defence on TikTok and Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) on Facebook.
