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AI Oversight of Election Administration

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AI used in election administration remains lightly addressed in global governance discussions, while biometric voter matching and vendor-managed infrastructure raise concerns about error, auditability, procurement, and data sovereignty.

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Scroll.in / Lisa Poggiali and Samson Itodo
Why Global AI Governance Must Include Election Systems
The United Nations convened member states in July in Geneva to discuss global AI governance, while election administration risks from biometric systems and private vendors received limited attention.
9/13/2026 • International Governance & Institutions • General
Rest of World / Rina Chandran
The Hidden AI Risks Embedded In Election Systems
Lisa Poggiali and Samson Itodo urged governments and international institutions to establish dedicated safeguards for AI used in election administration before the United Nations dialogue reconvenes in New York in May 2027.
8/12/2026 • Rights, Labor & Societal Impacts • General
Rest of World / Lisa Poggiali and Samson Itodo
AI Election Governance Must Protect Voter Infrastructure
Lisa Poggiali and Samson Itodo urged governments at the 2026 Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva to establish dedicated oversight for AI-enabled election systems.
8/12/2026 • Public Procurement & Government Deployment • General