{"id":125553,"date":"2026-02-11T19:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=125553"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:46:15","slug":"okonjo-iweala-raises-alarm-over-ai-generated-video-on-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/okonjo-iweala-raises-alarm-over-ai-generated-video-on-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Okonjo-Iweala Raises Alarm Over AI-Generated Video on Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has cautioned Nigerians against a fraudulent, Artificial Intelligence-manipulated video currently circulating online, warning that it falsely features her image and voice.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In a public alert issued on Tuesday, Okonjo-Iweala clarified that she communicates only through X, formerly known as Twitter, and does not operate accounts on other social media platforms.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cJust alerting Nigerians. Another fake AI-manipulated video. The authorities are handling it. Just wanted to alert you to be aware of this,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>She stressed that the viral clip is not authentic and confirmed that relevant security agencies are already investigating the matter.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The former Minister of Finance further urged the public to disregard any content bearing her name or likeness on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cAs I repeatedly said, I never post anything on Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp. Anything emanating from these sources with my image is not from me. I only post on Twitter\/X. 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