African Union says artificial intelligence will not decide the 2027 election but could influence voter choices

Updated 2026-10-24 · told from many outlets at once

Nigeria’s electoral commission will use AI in the 2027 elections, with officials warning it must not influence election outcomes.

• AI will shape the information environment where citizens form their choices.
• The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission said Artificial Intelligence must not determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.
• INEC will use artificial intelligence in the 2027 general elections.

Outlets: BusinessDay (Nigeria), Daily Trust, Premium Times (Top), The Conversation, The ICIR

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