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INEC, AI-generated faces and the integrity of Nigeria’s voter register.
WALE BAKARE: "Nigeria is approaching the 2027 general election with technology occupying an increasingly important place in electoral administration. Yet recent reports of suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs appearing in the preliminary register of voters raise a troubling question. Can Nigerians trust the digital infrastructure on which their democracy increasingly depends? On October 26, the Independent National Electoral Commission published the preliminary register online for public scrutiny. The register contains more than 103 million voters. Within hours, however, Nigerians examining the database began raising concerns about apparently synthetic photographs and questionable entries reportedly appearing among voter profiles."
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If AI Escapes Human Control, Who Protect Africa? #ai #machinelearning
Support STEMFunFest 2026 today.
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What if the child who could change the future never gets the chance to discover what they can do?
We’re raising ₦5M to bring STEMFunFest 2026 to 1,000 students in Kwara giving them hands-on access to coding, robotics and STEM
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#STEMFunFest26 #1k
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, this threat is moving from the margins into the center of our political conversation. I wrote about what this means for our democracy, for the women who choose to lead, and for the work ahead of us as a country.
#TFGBV #CivicTech
Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV) and the 2027 Elections in Nigeria
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Zambia cancelled a global conference because a foreign power made a phone call. This is what debt dependency looks like in practice. Africa is rich. Its leaders must start governing like it.
@accessnow @rightscon #rightscon
Read here: fij.ng/article/africa-cannot…
At the Code Club Conference in Cambridge, I spoke on Empowering School Children in Rural Communities Through Access to Computer Coding Education.
As we teach coding without computers, using a model that makes digital learning inclusive and accessible for all.
Nigeria’s Curriculum Reform Offers Hope, but Action Will Decide the Outcome fij.ng/article/nigerias-curr…
Social media and the shape of Nigerian politics in 2027
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In July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria announced a monumental N352 billion ($220 million) fine against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
OPINION BY WALE BAKARE: Meta’s $220m fine: What it means for Nigerians and the future of digital sovereignty | TheCable thecable.ng/metas-220m-fine-…
Holding government accountable using AI tools in Nigeria. The rapid advancement of technology globally has introduced new avenues for enhancing governance, transparency, and accountability.
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Holding Government Accountable Using AI Tools in Nigeria
OPINION BY WALE BAKARE: Holding Nigerian government accountable using AI tools | TheCable thecable.ng/holding-governme…
Disruptive innovations & AI: Progress, opportunities, and challenges for Nigeria. thecable.ng/disruptive-innov…
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On Thursday this week, Wale Bakare from Nigeria will be sharing his research on the crucial role of Standards Organizations in shaping the Internet landscape in Africa. Register now: dnsrf.org/blog/safeguarding-…
#InternetStandardsObservatory #Standards #Africa #Internet
Disruptive innovations and AI: Opportunities and challenges for Nigeria, By Wale Bakare
Disruptive innovations and AI: Opportunities and challenges for Nigeria, By Wale Bakare premiumtimesng.com/b/3Tuk
"If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter." - George Washington
Utilizing AI To Ensure Children Stay Safe Online
In today’s interconnected world, children are increasingly exposed to the vast landscape of the internet from a young age. While the digital realm offers boundless.
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On Thursday this week, I will be joining Internet Standards Observatory Research Roundtable. I will about my research on the crucial role of Standards Organizations in shaping the Internet landscape in Africa. View the full agenda here and register now: lnkd.in/eszsHpJ6
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Who Supplies Surveillance Tech to African Govts? Amazing @ADRNorg report = 1st ever mapping of billion dollar trade in illegal surveillance technology. This short thread shows key differences between Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Malawi & Zambia. opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/…
Social Media Regulation In Nigeria Is A threat To Human Rights.
#OpEd: Social Media Regulation In Nigeria Is A threat To Human Rights, By Wale Bakare | Sahara Reporters bit.ly/42wgDbD
