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The government has urged social media users to safeguard their personal data and verify online information using credible sources and digital tools.
Smart Zambia National Coordinator, Percy Chinyama, warned that the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, alongside increasing public demand for technology, had heightened the risk of misinformation and disinformation.
Speaking in an interview with Zambia Monitor, Chinyama revealed that the government was deploying AI-driven solutions to combat misleading information, including sophisticated threats like deepfakes.
“Misinformation can disrupt public peace, which is why we are developing tools to help citizens access accurate and factual content,” he said.
He added that one of the AI initiatives in development was a system that automatically provided the government’s position on flagged, misleading or false posts.
Technology enthusiast, Ali Mwila, explained that deepfakes use AI and social engineering to create realistic yet false visual content, often portraying public figures saying things they never did.
He suggested that Zambia could develop its own deepware software to effectively counter such threats rather than relying on foreign solutions.
“Yes, we can buy these tools, but developing our own will enhance Zambia’s cybersecurity and digital credibility,”Mwila added.
Governance enthusiast, Wasley Miyanda, welcomed the initiative and encouraged citizens to embrace AI-driven fact-checking tools.
“This will empower the public to make informed decisions based on truth, ultimately fostering national development,” he said.
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