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2027 polls: EU warns of AI fake news, INEC deploys safeguards

The EU warns that AI-generated fake news could threaten Nigeria’s 2027 polls, as INEC plans to deploy AI safeguards to reduce errors in result management. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-polls-eu-warns-of-ai-fake-news-inec-deploys-safeguards/

2027 polls: EU warns of AI fake news, INEC deploys safeguards

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