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Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei Shares AI-Generated CNN Video Falsely Featuring Fareed Zakaria on Sudan Diplomacy
2025-02-20
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Korir Sing’Oei shared an AI-generated deepfake video that falsely depicted CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria praising Kenya’s peace diplomacy in Sudan. The fake CNN broadcast was widely criticized for spreading AI-generated misinformation. After backlash from the public and journalists on X (Twitter), Sing’Oei deleted the video, but there were reportedly concerns that Kenya’s diplomatic credibility was undermined.
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Fake CNN Broadcast Allegedly Used to Spread False Texas Election Results
2024-11-02
A fabricated CNN broadcast graphic, falsely showing early Texas election results for the 2024 U.S. presidential race, circulated on social media on November 2, 2024. The manipulated image claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris led over Donald Trump before polls opened, fueling misinformation about election integrity. CNN confirmed the image was inauthentic, and AFP debunked the claims.
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Yahoo Boys Allegedly Using AI-Generated News Videos to Blackmail Sextortion Victims
2025-01-27
Scammers, allegedly linked to the Yahoo Boys, are using AI-generated news videos to blackmail victims in sextortion schemes. The videos impersonate news organizations, featuring fabricated reports that accuse victims of crimes, including explicit content distribution. Tutorials for creating these clips are reportedly shared on Telegram, with scammers leveraging the fake broadcasts to pressure victims into paying.
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