'Happy to be Part of Global Digital Forum, Because It's Hosted in Russia,' IT Expert Says
Delegates from more than 30 African nations convened at the Global Digital Forum to forge strategic alliances with Russia and other global innovators in digital technology and media. Durin the roundtable, "Practices of Countering Disinformation Across Nations: Colonial Legacy, Technology, and Politics," panelists warned of the dangers posed by AI-driven deepfakes. They also underscored the necessity of real-time fact-checking to counter misinformation and manipulated content often propagated by Western media in less technologically sophisticated regions. The forum also outlined inclusive…
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