Okonjo-Iweala Warns Nigerians In opposition to Faux AI Video Circulating On-line

Director-Normal of the World Commerce Group (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has cautioned Nigerians over a circulating pretend AI-manipulated video, stressing that she solely posts on X (previously Twitter).

In a public alert, Okonjo-Iweala mentioned the video, which falsely used her picture, shouldn’t be genuine and is presently below investigation by the related authorities.

“Simply alerting Nigerians. One other pretend AI-manipulated video. The authorities are dealing with it. Simply wished to provide you with a warning to pay attention to this,” she mentioned.

The previous Minister of Finance additionally reiterated that she doesn’t preserve accounts on platforms akin to Instagram, Fb, or WhatsApp, warning that any content material showing there below her identify is fraudulent.

“As I repeatedly mentioned, I by no means publish something on Instagram, Fb, or WhatsApp.

“Something emanating from these sources with my picture shouldn’t be from me. I solely publish on Twitter/X. I simply don’t need folks to be duped,” she added.