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État des Deepfakes et de la démocratie : La menace de la désinformation générée par l'IA dans les élections africaines

État des Deepfakes et de la démocratie : La menace de la désinformation générée par l'IA dans les élections africaines

Par Kosisochukwu Charity Ani La saison électorale crée souvent une atmosphère lourde de tensions et d’imprévisibilité. Les différentes parties prenantes se livrent alors une lutte acharnée pour dominer le récit public. Des discours émotionnels sont déployés pour influencer l’opinion et orienter les choix des électeurs. Le caractère unique...

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The impacts of
disinformation in Africa

Disturbance of social stability

False information can exacerbate social tensions and lead to civilian disorders, playing on ethnic and political divisions.

→ See our article on the example of disinformation in Niger

Erosion of confidence in the media

The propagation of Fake News reduces the credibility of traditional and digital media, pushing people to turn to unaccompanied sources of information.

→ See our article on local media in Africa

Influence on elections

Fake-News can manipulate public opinion and affect the electoral results, by disseminating false information on candidates and electoral processes.

→ See our article on Deepfakes in Africa

Economic impact

Disinformation can also affect local economies by sowing panic and disturbing financial and commercial markets.

→ see our article on the summit on disinformation in Accra

By exploring our site, you will discover how we approach these questions, the strategies put in place to fight against fake news, and concrete examples of disinformation in Africa.


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