Theofelus cautions Namibians against sharing deep fake videos and images

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2025-09-17

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2025 - Minister of ICT, Emma Theofelus during a press briefing on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 17 SEP (NAMPA) – Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus has cautioned Namibians to be vigilant and avoid circulating deep fake videos and images that spread disinformation.
This follows the circulation of an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video labelled ‘Government Investment Platform Guarantees Income of N.dollars 35 000 per week.’
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Theofelus said the mislead...

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