{
  "id": 9265519,
  "title": "INEC raises alarm over AI-driven misinformation ahead of 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/inec-raises-alarm-over-ai-driven-misinformation-ahead-of-2027",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-23T03:14:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/inec-raises-alarm-over-ai-driven-misinformation-ahead-of-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over the potential misuse of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to spread misinformation during the 2027 general elections. Genetically engineered technology has made it increasingly easy to produce manipulated audio, video and images, as well as targeted messaging that exploits different voter groups with conflicting narratives, posing a significant threat to the credibility of the electoral process. At a workshop in Abuja, National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Kudu Haruna, warned that the misuse of generative AI extended beyond creating fake content, and could be used to target specific voter groups with conflicting information designed to influence the electoral environment. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, recently stated that electoral credibility now depended on the information environment in which voters form their judgments, not just the reliability of ballot papers, the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), and result sheets. The workshop, themed \"Strengthening PAOs Capacity for Credible, Verified and Responsible Election Communication Towards 2027,\" was organized to equip Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) with the necessary skills to maintain the credibility of INEC's communication. PAOs, described as the frontline communicators at the state level, will be trained in verification, escalation procedures, and clear, consistent messaging as the 2027 elections approach. Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of Voter Education and Publicity, emphasized that PAOs play a crucial role in shaping Nigerians' perception of INEC and the reliability of its information. She stated that the training was part of a long-term engagement program, with further capacity-building initiatives in the works with support from development partners. Wilfred Ifogah, Deputy Director of Information and Publicity, confirmed that the workshop aimed to enhance PAOs' practical communication skills, clarify escalation channels, and strengthen collaboration with other departments and Resident Electoral Commissioners.",
  "summary": "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the misuse of generative artificial intelligence (AI) poses a growing threat to the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The commission said manipulated audio, video and images, as well as targeted messaging designed to expose different groups of voters to conflicting narratives, had made the threat […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}