AI not enemy of democracy — INEC chairman
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has defended the use of artificial intelligence in election management, saying the technology is not a threat to democracy despite its potential misuse by malicious actors. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-not-enemy-of-democracy-inec-chairman/
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has defended the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in election management, stating that it is not an enemy of democracy. Amupitan highlighted how AI can improve electoral administration through efficient voter registration, logistics planning, data analysis, and management of large voter databases.
He emphasized that AI adoption is a global trend among electoral management bodies aiming to enhance administrative efficiency and strengthen election planning. However, Amupitan also expressed concern over the accessibility of generative AI tools, which he believes could be exploited to manipulate voters and spread disinformation during elections.
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, INEC plans to integrate AI into its electoral system, underscoring the need to balance technological innovation with safeguards against misinformation, impersonation, and digital manipulation.
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