AI and elections: lessons for Southeast Asia

Abstract

2024 will see consequential general, legislature, and presidential elections in several countries around the world. In Southeast Asia, the Indonesian elections on 14 February will be particularly significant given the country’s size and economic heft. Unprecedented advancements in artificial intelligence, however, have led to an anticipated surge in election-related disinformation. To address this challenge, Southeast Asian countries must adopt a comprehensive strategy to safeguard election integrity against evolving digital threats.