insert_link Namibia Tech companies join forces against AI election manipulation Tech leaders, lawmakers, and civil society groups are alarmed about the potential for artificial intelligence to disrupt elections worldwide. In response, a coalition of major tech companies have pledged to collaborate in detecting and countering harmful AI content, including deepfakes of political candidates. CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology, Professor Anicia Peters weighs in. todayFebruary 27, 2024 44
insert_link Africa DRC takes measures for transparent elections Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have pledged that internet access will not be cut off at any point during Wednesday's elections. The announcement, according to the BBC, comes as social media users express fear of both blackouts and vote rigging. More than 40 million voters are casting their ballots on Wednesday to elect a president from 19 candidates. todayDecember 20, 2023 7