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ELECTION WATCH: The IEC’s multifaceted shield against the AI disinformation hurricane
ABI Analysis
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South Africa
tech
Sentiment: 0.35 (positive)
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19/03/2026
Facing an ‘AI disinformation hurricane’ in the 2026 local elections, the IEC is building a multifaceted shield. Its strategy includes ‘radical transparency’, pre-bunking and strengthened partnerships to counter manufactured reality and ensure voter integrity.
Sources: Daily Maverick
infrastructure·19/03/2026
