Mo Abudu, a well-known Nigerian media mogul, has warned people about a deepfake video of her that is spreading online.
She urged the public not to be misled by the AI-generated version of her face and voice.
The video falsely claimed that Mo Abudu had announced a new project that would let Nigerians earn more than N700,000 each day.
On Wednesday, Abudu posted on Instagram, naming a Facebook account called Naija Capital Growth as the source of the fake video.
Abudu explained that both the voice and the message in the viral video were changed using artificial means. She made it clear that the words in the clip are not hers.
She also shared the original, unedited video.
“It’s important that I address a fake video currently circulating online from a Facebook account called “Naija Capital Growth.” Please note that my voice and the message in the video has been altered,” she said.
“I have not asked anyone for money, and I would never ask for money in this way or manner. This video is completely fake and misleading.”
The authentic interview she referenced took place on March 23, 2023, at the Forbes 30/50 summit in Abu Dhabi.
The authentic interview she referenced took place on March 23, 2023, at the Forbes 30/50 summit in Abu Dhabi.
“For clarity, the original video being manipulated with AI, was an interview I did with Maggie McGrath, Editor of Forbes Women, during my trip to Abu Dhabi as a speaker at the Forbes 30/50 Summit on the 23rd of March, 2023. You can swipe to find the original video,” she added.
“Please do not send or part with any money in relation to this fake video. I kindly ask that you help me circulate this message as widely as possible to prevent others from being scammed or misled.”
