Nigeria’s Presidency has clarified claims surrounding the Tinubu Kagame lunch photo. According to officials, the image showing President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame was not generated by artificial intelligence. The clarification followed online reactions after the photograph appeared with a Grok watermark. The image showed both leaders having lunch in Paris.
According to the Presidency, the meeting between President Tinubu and President Kagame did take place. Officials explained that the Tinubu Kagame lunch photo was originally taken with a mobile phone. However, the image quality was poor. As a result, a digital tool was later used to improve clarity before public release.
Presidential media aides said the enhancement was done using Grok. Grok is an AI-powered application developed by xAI. They explained that the tool was used only to improve sharpness and visibility. According to the Presidency, the image was not created, altered, or manipulated in any way that changed the details of the meeting.
Meanwhile, the presence of the Grok watermark led to speculation on social media. Some users suggested that the photograph was artificially generated. In response, the Presidency said the watermark only showed that enhancement software was used. Officials stressed that this did not mean the image was fabricated.
In addition, officials noted that digital image enhancement is now common. This is especially the case when photographs are taken under poor lighting or technical conditions. They maintained that such enhancement does not affect the authenticity of an event. They also said it does not affect the credibility of the Tinubu Kagame lunch photo.
Furthermore, the Presidency stated that the lunch formed part of diplomatic engagements in Paris. According to officials, the meeting involved African leaders attending events in the city. They added that the photograph accurately captured the interaction between both presidents.
In conclusion, the Presidency reiterated that the image represents a real event. Officials said no misleading content was shared. They added that official communication remains guided by accuracy and transparency as diplomatic activities continue.
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