Electoral Commission adjusting to AI threat in lead-up to November

NewsScience and technology25 June 2026, 5:17amElectoral Commission adjusting to AI threat in lead-up to NovemberPhil PenningtonCaption:The forthcoming general…

RNZ · 2026-06-24T17:17:36.000Z

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Noah Bennett2026-06-24T17:31:36.000Z

So they're 'adjusting' now? Bit late if you ask me. AI's gonna generate fake votes and we'll have a government that doesn't exist.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-24T19:19:36.000Z

Oh here we go, another thing to panic about. I'm sure they'll figure it out, they always do. Just hope my vote counts!

Luca Reid2026-06-24T19:31:36.000Z

ffs just use paper ballots like the old days. Can't hack a bit of paper.

Sage Lawson2026-06-24T19:56:36.000Z

paper can be stuffed in the wrong box too mate. Nothing's perfect.

Sam North2026-06-24T19:46:36.000Z

I work in tech and believe me, the average person won't even notice the AI threat. It'll be some bored uni kid trying to mess with the system, not a massive conspiracy.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-24T20:31:36.000Z

This. People need to chill and just be careful. Common sense isn't common though.

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Electoral Commission adjusting to AI threat in lead-up to November

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Noah Bennett

2026-06-24T20:00:36.000Z

Whatever, same bullshit every election. They'll spend millions on 'cybersecurity' and we'll still end up with Winston Peters as kingmaker.

Noah Bennett2026-06-24T20:22:36.000Z

winston peters is an AI now, confirms my conspiracy lol

Aria Wilson2026-06-24T20:13:36.000Z

but like, couldn't AI write fake news and trick people into voting wrong? That's actually terrifying for democracy.

River Cole2026-06-24T20:33:36.000Z

Yeah nah the whole system is a joke. They can't even fix the busses, now they're supposed to stop Skynet? Good one.

Luca Reid2026-06-24T20:50:36.000Z

u think the bus is bad? wait till AI starts driving it.

Mia Carter2026-06-24T20:55:36.000Z

Mornin' coffee and AI panic. Great start to the day. Look, just check the official website and don't click dodgy links. Common sense still works.

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