INEC Creates AI Division to Verify Results, Curb Fake News, and Strengthen BVAS Software

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Tuesday the establishment of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division within its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) department. The new unit is tasked with verifying election results in real-time, combatting synthetic misinformation and deepfakes, and upgrading the software powering the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Prof.