Fake AI Video Warning - Public Advisory on Misinformation
Summary
The Cayman Islands Government issued a press release warning the public about a fake AI-generated video circulating on social media that falsely depicts Premier André Ebanks promoting fake AI technology registration. The government is urging citizens not to share misleading content and to verify information through official government sources.
What changed
The Cayman Islands Government issued a public notice on April 1, 2026, warning citizens about a fabricated AI-generated video depicting Premier André Ebanks promoting fake AI technology registration schemes. The video is confirmed to be entirely artificial and misleading. This is an informational advisory rather than a regulatory requirement.
Public communications officials and compliance teams should ensure organizational messaging emphasizes verifying information through official gov.ky channels before sharing. Citizens encountering suspicious social media content should report it directly to the respective platform and consult gov.ky/misinformation for guidance on identifying false content. No compliance deadlines or penalties are associated with this notice.
What to do next
- Verify social media content through official Cayman Islands Government sources before sharing
- Report suspected fake content to the respective social media platform
- Educate staff or stakeholders on identifying misinformation using resources at gov.ky/misinformation
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Fake AI Video of Premier André Ebanks
1 April 2026 | Press Release | By: Public Relations Unit
A fake video is currently circulating on social media platforms falsely depicting Premier Honourable André Ebanks promoting registration for fake AI technology. The video is artificial intelligence (AI)-generated and completely false.
Members of the public are urged not to share or promote in any way information that is false or misleading. When you suspect that social content is fake, check official Cayman Islands Government sources.
If the content is fake, report it to the social media platforms.
To learn more on how to spot misinformation, visit gov.ky/misinformation.
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