South Africa turns to Big Tech to fight AI Election Deepfakes ahead of November Vote

South Africa’s Electoral Commission has recruited four of the world’s largest technology companies to help police disinformation before the 4 November local government elections. On 20 October, the commission announced a partnership with Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and the non-profit Moxii Africa. The same day, chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo said the commission has received more than 700 complaints about election disinformation.