2027: INEC removes AI-generated photos from voters register, flags staff in 10 states
INEC has removed artificial intelligence-generated photos from the national voters’ register and flagged officials in 10 states for disciplinary action. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-removes-ai-generated-photos-from-voters-register-flags-staff-in-10-states/
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed AI-generated photos from Nigeria's national voters' register and flagged officials in ten states for misconduct. INEC National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna revealed this during a webinar on Wednesday. The issue, described by Haruna as a significant challenge, arose because individuals manipulated their photographs before uploading them to the voters' register.
While the commission had limited control over public manipulation, it could address cases involving its own staff. Haruna confirmed that these officials would face disciplinary action. INEC has developed an AI policy but is still finalizing it. The commissioner emphasized that AI presents evolving challenges, making it difficult for even advanced countries to create comprehensive regulatory frameworks.
However, INEC has outlined its intentions for deploying AI technology and will soon finalize its policy for public review.
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