NITDA warns of AI manipulation ahead of 2027 elections
Nigeria’s IT agency, NITDA, has warned that AI-powered misinformation and deepfakes could be used to manipulate voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/nitda-warns-of-ai-manipulation-ahead-of-2027-elections/
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a warning regarding the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) for misinformation, deepfake videos, and sophisticated cyberattacks ahead of the anticipated 2027 general elections in Nigeria. NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Abdullahi, raised these concerns during a press briefing at the agency's headquarters in Abuja, during preparations for the International Cybersecurity Conference 2026.
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