Elections New Brunswick has warned that the rise of AI-driven disinformation amplified by social media poses a significant threat to free and fair elections. The agency highlights the destabilising effect of these technologies on democratic processes. There are growing concerns nationally and internationally regarding the increased risk of foreign interference in elections and the use of generative AI to manipulate and influence people's voting intentions through coordinated misinformation and disinformation campaigns. The agency also notes the lack of safeguards for personal information shared with political candidates.
Elections New Brunswick encourages New Brunswickers to be mindful of what they see on social media during elections and on the Internet in general. The agency stresses the need for legislators to address these threats to prevent lasting damage to the integrity of New Brunswick's electoral processes and public trust.
Elections New Brunswick has attempted to modernize the legislation governing elections in the Province many times over the years. It has identified deficiencies and made recommendations for changes to bring statutes written in the 1960s and 1970s forward to the 2020s to respond to the realities of running an election in todays' digitally-interconnected environment.
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