PS Korir Sing’oei apologises for sharing deepfake video
Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’oei has apologised after sharing a deepfake video of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria.
In a statement on Friday, February 21, 2025, Sing’oei said he regrets the confusion the video caused, thanking everyone who flagged the fake video.
“I sincerely apologize for inadvertently posting an AI-generated video disguised as a genuine commentary from Fareed Zakaria of CNN on the search for peace in the Sudan conflict and Kenya’s role in it. I regret any confusion this may have caused and thank everyone who flagged the video as a deepfake,” he stated.
Sing’oei says the government is working with partners and tech companies to explore the potential of watermarking AI-generated content to ensure that such material does not pose as human-generated material.
He also says the government is collaborating with big-tech companies to design the School on AI Diplomacy (SAID) at the Foreign Services Academy to equip policymakers better to navigate these emerging challenges.
“Our Ministry has been working with partners and tech companies to explore the potential of watermarking AI-generated content to ensure that such material does not pose as human-generated material. Additionally, we are designing—with the collaboration of partners and big-tech companies—the School on AI Diplomacy (SAID) at the Foreign Services Academy—a program I will attend—to equip policymakers better to navigate these emerging challenges,” he added.
“My apologies once again and sincerely appreciate everyone’s vigilance, correction, and candor.”
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