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2027 elections: EU raises the alarm over AI-generated fake news

The European Union has raised concerns over the growing threat of artificial intelligence-generated fake news ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-elections-eu-raises-the-alarm-over-ai-generated-fake-news/

2027 elections: EU raises the alarm over AI-generated fake news

The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Programme has expressed alarm over the rising threat of AI-generated fake news ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. The programme warns that manipulated images, videos, and audio recordings could mislead millions of Nigerians and calls for stronger preparedness among electoral institutions, media organisations, technology platforms, and citizens to identify and respond to disinformation.

A summit on November 2-3, 2026, will bring together various stakeholders to discuss practical measures to safeguard electoral information integrity in the age of AI.

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