2027: Microsoft, Google pledge support for election misinformation monitoring

Vow to block deceptive AI content


Microsoft commits to joining local election situation room


Tech giants admit gaps in local-language moderation, voter education


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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Microsoft and Google have pledged to support efforts to monitor and tackle election misinformation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with Microsoft committing to provide a representative for a locally organised election situation room if invited.
The commitment came amid concerns raised by election stakeholders, civil society organisations and researchers over the capacity of technology platform...