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TikTok commits $200,000 to AI media literacy in sub-Saharan Africa amid deepfake concerns

ArtificialIntelligence Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
TIKTOK has announced a $200,000 investment to promote artificial intelligence (AI) media literacy across Sub-Saharan Africa, as the region faces growing risks linked to...

Quick steps to verify online investment platforms in Nigeria

Business Nurudeen Akewushola -
PONZI schemes continue to resurface in Nigeria, often presenting themselves as legitimate investment opportunities that promise fast and effortless profits. Over the years, platforms...

Photos of released Kogi kidnap victims not AI-generated

Security Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
ON January 14, an X user, @RealQueenBee_, posted pictures showing some malnourished young children and parents with a claim that they were victims released...

Grok Watermark triggered doubts over Tinubu–Kagame photo

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola -
A Photograph shared from President Bola Tinubu’s reported meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris has triggered widespread debate on social media after...

Cyber threats to surge in 2026 as AI, hacktivists step up

News Fatimah Quadri -
SECURITY analysts warn that 2026 is likely to bring a significant increase in advanced cyberattacks against governments and critical infrastructure, driven by the growing...

Video showing U.S military announcing takeover of Nigerian army is AI-generated

General Fatimah Quadri -
A video purportedly showing a United States military officer announcing that the U.S. military would “take over” the Nigerian Army to help end terrorism...

Video claiming Dubai launched AI salon is AI generated

General Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that Dubai has unveiled an AI robot salon that curls hair instantly has surfaced the internet. The claim posted on X by a...

Can AI save truth? exploring ethical pathways for fact-checking in the age of deepfakes

Insights Fatimah Quadri -
AI has become the bedrock of much of the misinformation being debunked by fact-checkers today. From artificially generated images to deepfake audio and videos,...

AI-generated images of Alia’s statues circulate online

General Fatimah Quadri -
IMAGES of giant statues allegedly depicting Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue State, have surfaced on the internet. The images, posted on  X by a user,...

AI-generated video of man constructing wooden aircraft circulates online

General Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that a video shows an African man building his own aeroplane has been circulating on X. The one-minute video, posted by a...
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