The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned of increasing risks associated with the misuse of artificial intelligence, saying rapid technological advances have made it easier to manipulate videos, images, and audio recordings to appear convincingly real.
In a statement posted Friday on its official X account, the council said AI tools are increasingly being exploited by fraudsters to carry out financial scams, commit identity theft, and damage personal reputations.
It added that the spread of AI-generated content also poses a wider threat by enabling the circulation of false or misleading information.
The council urged the public to remain alert and well-informed, emphasizing the need to verify the source and authenticity of digital content before sharing it online. Raising awareness, it said, is a crucial defense against the growing sophistication of digital deception.
“Pause, verify and avoid sharing untrusted content,” the council said, noting that individual vigilance plays a key role in strengthening national cybersecurity and protecting society from emerging online threats.
