The Nigerian Presidency is already thinking ahead to 2027, and artificial intelligence is at the center of that conversation. With general elections on the horizon, the Presidency has issued a call for the responsible deployment of AI as the country braces for what promises to be a highly digitized electoral season.
The appeal signals a growing awareness at the highest levels of government that AI tools, used carelessly, could do real damage to the democratic process. Misinformation, deepfakes, and algorithmic manipulation are no longer distant threats. They are live concerns for any nation heading into a major vote.
What "responsible deployment" looks like in practice, and who will be held accountable for enforcing it, are the questions worth watching as 2027 draws closer.
Originally published by BusinessDay.