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Nigeria's upcoming election marred by rising AI disinformation
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 polls, the use of artificial intelligence in the electoral process has prompted questions about integrity and institutional readiness. Can Nigerians trust their democratic processes?
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As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 polls, the use of artificial intelligence in the electoral process has prompted questions about integrity and institutional readiness. Can Nigerians trust their democratic processes? Nigeria has just over two months to go until its general election, with incumbent Bola Tinubu running on a ticket focused on combating raging insecurity and resolving the nation's economic crisis . He faces off against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and senior opposition figure Peter Obi.
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