2027: Police vow crackdown on AI-generated disinformation

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning that it will crack down on artificial intelligence-generated disinformation, deepfakes, and manipulated media that could threaten national security and undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Assistant Commissioner of Police Bashir Abdullahi, speaking during a webinar organized by the PUNCH Media Foundation, emphasized that the police have strengthened their capacity to identify and investigate misleading digital content through the establishment of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre.

This center operates a security operations mechanism to monitor and verify suspicious information, particularly content suspected to have been generated or manipulated using artificial intelligence. The police have also established working relationships with major technology companies like Meta and TikTok to facilitate investigations into suspicious online activities.

The representative noted that the police have already recorded cases involving manipulated videos and deepfake content and that individuals who deliberately create and circulate false information capable of disrupting the 2027 electoral process would be held accountable, while ensuring that citizens' constitutional right to freedom of expression is not infringed upon.

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