The recent incident involving Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei, who shared a deepfake video on his social media account, has highlighted a growing concern that no one is immune from the dangers of digital deception.
PS Sing'oei uploaded an AI-generated video, cleverly crafted to mimic CNN's Foreign Policy expert Fareed Zakaria, falsely showcasing Kenya's involvement in South Sudan peace efforts. "For the fake analysts who question Kenya's sincere peace diplomacy, here's a thorough analysis by CNN's Fareed Zakaria," Sing'oei posted.
The video was quickly flagged as a deepfake by several X users, leading Sing'oei to remove the post and issue a public apology, underscoring the vulnerability we all face in this digital age.
While PS Sing'oei's action may have been seen as a diplomatic gaffe, it raises concerns about the vulnerability of digital information consumers, highlighting the fine line between truth and falsehood that affects everyone.
