DAR ES SALAAM, May 21 -- ARTIFICIAL Intelligence is rapidly transforming communication, education, medicine, business and entertainment. Used responsibly, it can improve lives, expand opportunities and strengthen national development. Yet, the same technology has also become a dangerous weapon in careless and dishonest hands. Across social media platforms, fabricated videos, cloned voices, manipulated photographs and computer-generated messages are spreading fear, confusion, hatred and mistrust among citizens.

Today, some individuals use AI tools to imitate the voices and behaviour of respected leaders, artists, journalists, teachers and religious figures. Others create false photographs showing innocent people carrying money, signing fa...