Govt Considers Task Force To Tackle AI Misuse In Elections
Source: SAYS
Published on: 2026-10-29 08:20
Govt Considers Task Force To Tackle AI Misuse In Elections Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo will propose a task force to combat the misuse of AI in elections. By Sukhbir Cheema | 29 Oct 2026, 04:13 PM Share Share -Enlarge text+ * #AI * #tech Cover image via New Straits Times / Bernama & Magnific Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has confirmed that his ministry will propose setting up a dedicated task force to tackle the weaponisation of artificial intelligence (AI) during elections Addressing the Dewan Rakyat today, 29 October, Gobind explained that while policy discussions had to occur alongside the Election Commission (EC), his ministry was prepared to deliver the underlying technical frameworks and secure digital architecture to mitigate threats. "We can provide the framework, and we can also provide secure platform systems and so on. But on policy matters, we will sit down...
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