The Commission on Elections announced plans to ban the use of Artificial Intelligence -aided election campaign and propaganda materials during the campaign period for the 2025 elections.
Garcia highlighted growing concerns among election management experts about the threat of AI technology, particularly deepfakes, which can sow deceit and misinformation among voters and candidates. Garcia expressed fears that the misuse of AI technology in campaign materials—including videos, audios, and other media forms—could lead to fraudulent misrepresentation of candidates.
Previously, Comelec Commissioner Rey Bulay suggested formulating policies regarding the use of AI in producing election materials, whether printed or digital, which could be implemented in time for the 2025 midterm elections.