The Perilous Rise of AI-Powered Misinformation: Undressing Women with X’s Grok
Artificial intelligence, while offering immense potential for advancement across Africa, also presents a darker side, particularly in the realm of misinformation and online harassment. This is exemplified by a recent incident involving a Nigerian student, highlighting the disturbing capabilities of AI to fabricate narratives and inflict reputational damage.
Deepfakes and the Erosion of Trust
In June 2025, Ifeme Rebecca Yahoma, a student at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, became the target of a malicious deepfake campaign. It began innocently enough: after content creator Asherkine posted a video asking Yahoma, who had revealed she was single, out on a date, an anonymous Snapchat user named ‘Kenny’ seized the opportunity to spread lies. Kenny claimed Yahoma was his girlfriend and used AI, specifically X’s Grok, to generate deepfakes. He doctored her existing online photos, creating a black-and-white image that falsely depicted him kissing her, with an emoji obscuring his face. This manipulated image was then circulated to support his false narrative, showcasing the dangerous potential of AI to create convincing yet entirely fabricated content, thereby “undressing” Yahoma’s reputation and privacy through digital manipulation.
This incident serves as a stark warning about the ethical implications of rapidly advancing AI technology in Africa. The ability to create convincing deepfakes poses a significant threat to individuals, particularly women, and underscores the urgent need for robust regulations and media literacy initiatives to combat the spread of AI-generated misinformation and protect vulnerable individuals from online harassment and reputational damage.
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