2027: INEC Announces Plans to Use AI for Result Verification
- The Independent National Electoral Commission established an Artificial Intelligence Division and is integrating AI tools to verify results and detect cybersecurity threats ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
- INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan said AI auditing will operate under a five-pillar governance framework with mandatory human oversight while the commission finalizes its AI policy.
- Amupitan warned that generative AI, voice cloning, and deepfakes could spread fake election materials and reduce public trust, urging media organizations to verify information before publishing.
- INEC plans to recruit 1,414,768 ad hoc staff for the two election phases and reported that the voter register has reached 103 million.
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2027: INEC integrates AI for election results, cybersecurity
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division and begun integrating AI tools into its election results verification and cybersecurity systems ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja at a World Press Conference and […]
2027: INEC announces plans to use AI for result verification
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced plans to use Artificial Intelligence, AI during the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday during the commission’s world press conference and national stakeholders’ forum on preparations for the 2027 election. According to the INEC chairman, Amupitan, the AI division was established […] 2027: INEC announces plans to use AI for re…
INEC creates AI division to verify results, curb fake news
The Independent National Electoral Commission has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division within its Information and Communications Technology Department to strengthen its ability to detect anomalies and counter disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while presenting an update on the commission’s preparations for the elections at Read More: https://punchng.com/…
INEC To Use Artificial Intelligence To Verify Results In 2027 Elections, Detect Cyberattacks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) technology to verify election results ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press conference while outlining the commission’s preparations for the elections.
Amupitan: INEC to Deploy AI for Result Verification, Cybersecurity in 2027
Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools for result verification and to strengthen cybersecurity ahead of the 2027 elections. Amupitan spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at a press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting held ahead of the general election. Amupitan said the commission […]
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