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How to spot election disinformation and AI fakes ahead of 2026 polls

IOL · 21 September 2026 at 15:21

How to spot election disinformation and AI fakes ahead of 2026 polls

Fake voting information, AI-generated content and bogus IEC announcements are among the threats voters could encounter ahead of the November 4 elections.

Here’s how to spot and report them.

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