How algorithms and AI are shaping the electionMosharaf Hossain and Muzahidul IslamLast month, we were visiting a few rural villages in Bangladesh. They were discussing a range of topics, from the condition of their paddy fields to the upcoming election in February. We have seen AI videos of police officers making false promises. In India's 2024 election, parties used AI to resurrect dead leaders. The jailed leader Imran Khan used AI to deliver a “victory speech” from prison, blurring the line between physical reality and digital presence.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 08, 2026 07:15 UTC