HANOI: Hanoi is accelerating the use of technology and digital transformation in preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and people’s councils at all levels for the 2026–31 tenure, aiming to improve accuracy, transparency and administrative efficiency. From voter data management and the receipt of candidate dossiers to public communication and…
March 2, 2026 DHAKA – Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election was conducted within a “digitally saturated” environment where communal misinformation and AI-generated deception were weaponised to manipulate voter perception, said Activate Rights, in a report released yesterday. Activate Rights is a non-profit initiative on protecting digital rights in Bangladesh. The study, titled “Faith, Fear, and…
TOKYO – An increasing number of people in Japan are using generative artificial intelligence to help choose which candidates or parties to vote for in the upcoming House of Representatives election. Although the technology has enabled voters to obtain information conveniently and efficiently, caution is needed, as AI-generated answers may be incorrect, said experts. “People…
