Kenya's digital struggle: AI, activism and crackdowns DW 02/06/2025
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In Kenya, an escalating tension unfolds in the digital sphere as the government intensifies crackdowns on AI-generated content and social media activism. Recent abductions of government critics, such as cartoonist Gideon Kibet and activist Billy Mwangi, have sparked outcry over state suppression, with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reporting numerous disappearances. As AI-generated protests gain traction, authorities face challenges in controlling a populace exercising its rights through digital expression, signaling a tipping point in the balance of power between citizens and the government.
Kenya's digital landscape faces severe government repression as activists harness AI for protests, highlighted by a record number of abductions targeting critics.
Authorities struggle to contain a fast-evolving online activism that utilizes AI-generated content, illustrating a profound clash between digital freedom and government control.
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