Kazakhstan and Meta Team Up to Fight AI-Powered Video Scams

Kazakhstan and Meta Partner to Combat Online Fraud Kazakhstan's Ministry of Culture and Information and Meta have joined forces to tackle the growing problem of fraudulent advertising and fake videos online. Minister Aida Balayeva announced the creation of a special task force dedicated to identifying and removing illegal content, particularly those videos that misuse the likenesses of public figures and celebrities. This initiative comes in response to a significant rise in fraudulent schemes, many of which utilize sophisticated AI technology. "The scale of this problem is international," stated Minister Balayeva. "We're seeing a surge in AI-generated scams that exploit the trust placed in public figures. This partnership with Meta is crucial to protecting our citizens from these deceptive practices." One prominent Kazakhstani video creator, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared her experience with this type of fraud. She detailed how scammers used AI to create fake videos promoting fraudulent investment schemes, using her likeness and voice to lend credibility to their scams. Despite reporting these videos, they continued to reappear on different accounts, highlighting the challenges involved in combating this type of crime. The collaboration with Meta aims to develop more effective strategies to permanently remove such content and prevent its re-emergence. This partnership marks a significant step towards creating a safer online environment in Kazakhstan, protecting citizens from the financial and emotional damage caused by online fraud.