PS Sing'oei's social media blunder exposes threat of misinformation

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei during a past interview. [File, Standard]

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.