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Why Kenya is cracking the whip on social media and AI?

Why Kenya is cracking the whip on social media and AI?

Update: 2025-01-31
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The Kenyan government has recently ramped up efforts to regulate social media and artificial intelligence, citing concerns over AI-generated images mocking President William Ruto and other leaders. Citizens have been voicing outrage over what they see as a move to suppress free speech. We explore this issue with Mark Kaigwa, a Kenyan tech entrepreneur, and DW correspondent Andrew Wasike.
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Why Kenya is cracking the whip on social media and AI?

Why Kenya is cracking the whip on social media and AI?

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