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The discussion began with Ubana revealing the unsettling experiences of news outlets becoming victims of deep fakes. He recounted instances of news anchors’ images being manipulated to promote dubious products. These incidents underline the vulnerability of individuals to deception when encountering seemingly credible content.
Ubana emphasized that while AI technology is continually advancing, the current level of sophistication regarding deep fakes—especially in Nigeria—still primarily centers on basic video and audio editing rather than advanced imitation. However, he noted that international contexts have seen AI used to influence significant events, such as elections, which demands vigilance on a global scale.