Uganda Warns Against AI Misuse in Polls

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Ugandan ICT Permanent Secretary Aminah Zawedde warned against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) ahead of the January 15 general elections, emphasizing that manipulated AI content could mislead voters and undermine democratic processes. She highlighted risks including deepfake images, AI-generated audio impersonations, and automated accounts spreading false narratives. Zawedde urged the public to avoid sharing unverified information and noted that existing laws already apply to election-related AI misuse, which carries serious legal consequences.