Disinformation and Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa: Security Implications of AI-Altered Information Environments

This report explores the ways in which AI technologies as they currently stand impact peace and security, and what methods might be used to mitigate their adverse effects - through the development of better tools and the inclusion of peace and conflict considerations in AI governance frameworks. The report presents the following findings: AL is a driver of disinformation which adversely impacts peace building efforts; there are several ways to mitigate AI-powered disinformation; and AI can also be used to promote peace building (although these mechanisms are still in the early stages. The report proposes several mechanisms to address disinformation moving forward.