The Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan has proposed that Russian agencies and companies organize an exchange of experience in countering online fraud. Oleg Pekos, First Deputy Head of the ministry, put forward this initiative at the III Russian-Uzbek Media Forum, which opened in Tashkent. According to him, the proliferation of new technologies is accompanied by an increasing number of fraudulent schemes affecting residents of both countries.
A particular threat is posed by deepfake voices and video recordings, counterfeit online resources, and other deception methods utilizing digital tools. Pekos proposed establishing the prompt exchange of information on emerging fraud methods so that Russian and Uzbek agencies can respond more quickly to such threats.
In addition, the Uzbek side called for the joint development of open educational programs on the literate use of artificial intelligence. They should be designed for schoolchildren, students, teachers, journalists, and senior citizens. The training would explain how new tools work and how to detect content created using counterfeit digital technologies.