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Artificial Intelligence has potential to improve or destroy our future

AI is a powerful innovation that could transform humanity. [iStockphoto]

A few days ago, The African Union Commission fell victim to cybercrime. Cybercriminals faked Secretary-General Mohammed Faki's voice and set up a series of meetings with global leaders.

It was not only embarrassing, but also caused a diplomatic scare since the pranksters held video calls with several European leaders. All this happened thanks to Artificial intelligence (AI).

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