O'Brien fears 'nefarious actors' could use AI to impact elections

But local government minister says the Electoral Commission would help to combat misinformation and interference

Local Government Minister Darragh O'Brien: AI could be used to 'distort messages or to create false and fake messages'. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Artificial intelligence being used by “nefarious actors” could lead to significant challenges around electoral integrity, Local Government Minister Darragh O’Brien has said.

Mr O’Brien told the Irish Examiner that the Government is looking at the potential impact of technology such as AI on elections here.