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 about the potential for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered misinformation, deepfake videos, and sophisticated cyberattacks to manipulate Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Abdullahi, raised concerns during a press briefing at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, highlighting the growing threat that AI poses to public trust, information integrity, and national cybersecurity.
Abdullahi emphasized that the ease with which AI can generate misleading political messages during election periods poses a significant risk, urging Nigerians to exercise caution when consuming and sharing political information online and to verify the authenticity of AI-generated content.
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