Speaking on the opening day of the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, South Africa, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said Namibia is still in the early stages of developing digital infrastructure and skills, but expressed concern over the spread of AI-driven misinformation.
“We see it being embraced in education, academia, journalism, and social media. What we don’t see is it coming along with the digital literacy and media literacy the public needs,” Theofelus said.
She highlighted risks, including deepfake images and videos, scams, and misleading AI-generated messages that can trick people into believing false claims or surrendering their money.
Theofelus stressed that equipping citizens with the knowledge to navigate AI responsibly is crucial to ensuring the technology benefits society rather than exposing it to harm.
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