By Abubakar Yunusa
The non-governmental organization Kimpact Development Initiative is set to launch its election Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to bridge the electoral information gap in the country.
The launch event will take place on June 13, 2024, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and will feature a live demonstration of the tool.
Kimpact Development Initiative’s Executive Director, Bukola Idowu, announced this in a release sent to Peoples Daily on Tuesday.
According to Idowu, over the years, citizens in Nigeria have faced the challenge of misinformation and disinformation in processing electoral data.
He said, “In a bid to bridge the electoral information gap in Nigeria, Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), with the support of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), is elated to announce the development of its innovative Election AI tool, designed to bridge the electoral information gap among citizens, particularly the youth.
“This innovation aims to empower electorates with accessible, simplified, accurate, and comprehensive electoral information, advancing informed decision-making in the electoral process.
“The innovative Election AI tool, which is being developed by KDI’s Tech4Democracy team, will serve as a reliable source of electoral information, offering simplified real-time data-driven information.
“By leveraging the power of AI, KDI is committed to providing a platform that ensures every citizen has access to accurate information to participate fully in electoral and democratic processes.
“The Election AI tool represents a significant leap forward in how citizens can understand the election framework, from the Constitution and Electoral Act 2022 to INEC election guidelines, among several others.
“KDI is committed to advancing democracy and civic engagement in Nigeria and envisions this Election AI platform will serve as an incentive for driving positive change in electoral engagement and information dissemination,” he said.
