Cabinet Secretary for Communications William Kabogo calls for global cooperation on AI cybersecurity risks

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

Kenya has called for stronger international collaboration to address emerging cybersecurity threats linked to artificial intelligence, warning that the technology is increasingly being exploited for cybercrime, including deepfake-enabled fraud and large-scale digital attacks.

Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo  made the remarks during the G7+ dialogue on cybersecurity challenges posed by artificial intelligence held in Paris.

William Kabogo  stated that while AI presents significant opportunities for economic transformation and innovation, it is also lowering the barriers for cybercriminal activity at an unprecedented scale.

He called for stronger global cooperation in developing defensive AI capabilities, enhancing trusted digital systems, and enabling real-time coordination on cyber threats between nations.

Kabogo further emphasized the importance of shared resilience between developed and developing countries, noting that effective responses to AI-driven cybersecurity risks require coordinated international action.

Kenya reaffirmed its readiness to work with global partners to build a safer, more secure and inclusive digital environment as AI continues to reshape the global technological landscape.