World Press Freedom Day 2025 Call to Protect Elections from AI ‘Information Pollution’ By Naureen Hossain Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/05/world-press-freedom-day-2025-protect-elections-ai-information-pollution/ UNITED NATIONS, May 7 2025 (IPS) - The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the flow and access of information, which has a wider influence on how freedom of expression is affected. National and local elections can demonstrate the particular strengths and vulnerabilities that can be exploited as AI is used to influence voters and political campaigns. As people grow more critical of institutions and the information they receive, governments and tech companies must exercise their responsibility to protect freedom of expression during elections. Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.