2027: INEC announces plans to use AI for result verification
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced plans to use Artificial Intelligence, AI during the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday during the commission’s world press conference and national stakeholders’ forum on preparations for the 2027 election. According to the INEC chairman, Amupitan, the AI division was…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has unveiled plans to incorporate Artificial Intelligence, AI, into its operations for the 2027 general election, according to a recent announcement.
At a world press conference and national stakeholders' forum, INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, revealed this development on Tuesday. He explained that the AI division had been established under the commission's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) department.
Amupitan highlighted that AI governance was a key focus, with a dedicated artificial intelligence division under the ICT department. He elaborated on the commission's commitment to integrating automated AI auditing tools into their results verification process. This initiative is part of a broader five-pillar AI governance framework, which operates under a human governance oversight structure.
The finalization of a comprehensive AI policy is currently underway by the commission, according to Amupitan. This policy is designed to ensure the responsible and effective implementation of AI technologies in the electoral process.
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