Frank Mensah Otabil, CEO of Rankdigital Marketing Consultancy Ltd, took center stage at the recently concluded Global Digital Forum during a high-impact panel discussion titled “New Technologies for the Creative Industries: How to Shield Ourselves from Fakes without Stifling Development.”
The panel, hosted as part of the Global Fact-Checking Network’s Educational Day, brought together tech and media leaders to explore solutions for the rising threat of AI-generated disinformation, particularly deep fakes. The event featured renowned experts such as Sergey Maklakov, Head of the Counter-Disinformation Department at ANO Dialogue Regions, and Kirill Sidorov, Digital Development Director at TASS, Russia’s leading news agency.
In an interview following the session, Frank shared how the discussion broadened his perspective on the ethical responsibilities of digital entrepreneurs in today’s AI-driven world.
“The threat of AI-generated disinformation is real and growing fast,” Frank stated. “As a tech innovator building tools for SMEs across Africa, I now see more clearly how we must weave in trust technology and digital verification layers to protect our users and the credibility of the content they produce.”
As the founder of Koamol, Rankdigital’s upcoming cross-border e-commerce platform, and the creator of the Digital Service Hub (DSH), Frank emphasized that the insights gained at the forum will help Rankdigital develop AI-integrated safeguards, such as authenticity scoring and content validation, for small business owners who rely on social media and digital advertising.
Key Takeaways from the Forum for Rankdigital:
- Strengthening SME training in digital literacy and fact-checking tools
- Embedding verification tech in content shared via Rankdigital platforms
- Fostering ethical AI development in African digital innovation
- Partnering with media integrity networks to build resilient online ecosystems
This experience marks another bold step in Rankdigital’s mission to empower African SMEs with smart, secure, and ethical tech solutions. The team is already exploring integrations that align with insights shared at the forum.
Stay tuned as Rankdigital continues to lead the way, bridging innovation with integrity in Africa’s digital economy.