Nigerian Regulator Warns Against AI Deepfakes Using Likenesses of Tinubu and Dangote
What happened
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria issued warnings concerning the use of AI-generated advertisements that feature the likenesses of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Aliko Dangote. This followed a warning about a fraudulent AI-generated Facebook advertisement that used their images to promote a fake investment scheme.
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Why it matters
Experts cautioned that companies risk financial losses and reputational damage from deepfakes and AI-driven misinformation. The warnings urge businesses to strengthen defenses against synthetic media and overhaul their crisis management plans.
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Who's involved
- Advertising Regulatory Council of NigeriaRegulatory body issuing warnings about AI-driven misinformation in Nigeria
- Bola Ahmed TinubuPresident of Nigeria whose likeness was used in a fraudulent AI advertisement
- Aliko DangoteNigerian industrialist whose likeness was used in a fraudulent AI advertisement
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The entities involved
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Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria
regulatory body for advertising in Nigeria
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
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Aliko Dangote
Nigerian businessperson (born 1957)
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