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Nigeria's upcoming election marred by rising AI disinformation
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa
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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