Malatsi warns against dangers of AI deepfakes [SOUND]

# Communications and Technologies minister Solly Malatsi has raised concern over the rise of artificial intelligence-generated content. Addressing the Media 20 Summit in Johannesburg, Malatsi warned that deepfakes can be weaponised to mislead citizens and manipulate narratives. The minister says while AI offers many benefits, it also poses unprecedented risks if misused. He stressed the urgent need for responsible AI governance and ethical guidelines to ensure emerging technologies strengthen public discourse: