Commonwealth launches regional training on Artificial Intelligence and electoral integrity in Trinidad and Tobago
Publish Date: 2026-04-20 13:47:00
Source Domain: thecommonwealth.org
- The Commonwealth has launched a regional training program focused on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on elections, gathering electoral officials from the Caribbean and the Americas.
- The five-day event is hosted in partnership with the Elections and Boundaries Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, marking their 50th anniversary of administering elections.
- Mark Ramkerrysingh, Chairperson of the Elections and Boundaries Commission, emphasized the importance of ethical issues, legal and regulatory considerations, and the proactive use of AI in electoral processes.
- This initiative is part of the Commonwealth Election Professionals (CEP) Initiative, an Australian-funded program strengthening Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) in Commonwealth countries since 2013.
- Australian High Commissioner Sonya Koppe highlighted the connection between regional stability and democracy, stressing the Commonwealth’s role in promoting democratic resilience.
- The training program aims to promote credible, transparent, and inclusive elections through professional development and knowledge exchange.
- The event will provide a platform for participants to discuss opportunities and risks of AI for electoral integrity and to develop strategies to safeguard it, running from April 20 to 24, 2026.
