The Inspector‑General of Police Olatunji Disu, together with a commissioner from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will head a PUNCH‑hosted webinar on the rise of artificial‑intelligence‑driven misinformation and its implications for Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
The event, organised by the Nigerian news outlet PUNCH, will bring together experts to examine how AI‑generated content can shape public opinion ahead of the country’s next major electoral cycle.
Disu and the INEC commissioner are expected to outline the challenges posed by deepfakes, synthetic media and other digital disinformation tools, and to discuss possible safeguards that could be implemented by law enforcement and electoral bodies.
They will also explore regulatory frameworks and technical counter‑measures that could help protect voters and maintain the integrity of the electoral process.
The webinar is part of a broader effort to prepare Nigeria for a fair and transparent 2027 election, amid growing concerns about the influence of emerging technologies on democratic outcomes.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>