International policing agency, Interpol, is calling on Nigerian professionals and global counterparts to join a global frontline effort against the fast-rising threat of synthetic media—ranging from deepfakes to AI-generated voice clones—used to deceive, defraud and destabilise societies.
The move signals a critical step in strengthening international capacity to combat artificial intelligence (AI)-driven manipulation, which poses growing risks to public safety, national security, and digital trust.
Interpol is now accepting expressions of interest from experts across law enforcement, academia, government, civil society and the private sector to support its strategic work at the intersection of AI, security and public safety.
“As generative AI technologies evolve, so does the malicious use of synthetic media including deepfakes, AI-generated voice clones, and other manipulated content to deceive, defraud, and destabilize,” the Interpol Innovation Centre warns in its latest call for collaborators.
Nigeria in the global AI security equation
As Nigeria rapidly expands its digital economy and integrates AI across key sectors, the invitation carries significant relevance for Nigerian professionals and institutions. The nation, which continues to grapple with digital fraud and online misinformation, stands to benefit from participation in shaping global best practices and early-warning capabilities against synthetic media abuses.
Interpol outlines key areas for collaboration, including:
- Technology Development: Creation and advancement of detection, authentication, and forensic tools for synthetic media.
- Criminal Use Cases: Investigation of deceptive and criminal uses such as impersonation, fraud, extortion, and psychological operations.
- Legal and Policy Frameworks: Contribution to legal, policy, and operational approaches for global and regional response mechanisms.
- Research and Threat Analysis: Study of synthetic media trends globally and regionally to forecast evolving threat landscapes.
Building a trusted AI security network
By joining the expert network, selected individuals will help build “innovative, forward-looking capabilities for law enforcement worldwide,” while contributing to operational readiness, research and trusted international collaboration in AI security, the Innovation Centre says.
Interested candidates are required to complete an online form detailing their expertise, job title, country, organisation type, and potential contributions to Interpol’s work. However, Interpol cautions that submission does not guarantee collaboration, as applications will be assessed based on alignment with ongoing programmes.
Why it matters for Nigeria
For Nigeria’s growing tech and cybersecurity ecosystem, Interpol’s initiative presents an opportunity for local experts to influence international policy, gain access to global intelligence networks, and help safeguard the region from next-generation digital threats.
As synthetic media becomes increasingly accessible and weaponised, cross-border cooperation—anchored by knowledge exchange—is fast becoming essential. Nigerian AI specialists, cybersecurity researchers, and law enforcement agencies are well-positioned to contribute to this urgent and evolving global conversation.
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