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Politics● LowSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 3:56 PM

2027: INEC trains Publicity Officers to counter AI-driven misinformation

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has commenced training for its Public Affairs Officers PAOs drawn from across the states, as part of efforts to strengthen the Commission’s capacity to counter the growing threat of artificial intelligence-driven misinformation ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The training, a Capacity Building Workshop themed […] The post 2027: INEC trains Publicity Officers to counter AI-driven misinformation appeared first on Vanguard News.

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