Managing public perception of the 2020 election results in the midst of widespread social media misinformation has proven to be difficult.
Election Security articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election security section highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of the vote count. An onslaught of new technologies offer both opportunity and peril for democracy. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
CISA’s Graphic Novel on Disinformation Campaigns!
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency (CISA) released a new graphic novel to educate people about disinformation.
How AI Algorithms Can Influence People’s Voting Decisions
New research shows that people’s voting decisions or preferences for future romantic partners can be influenced by AI algorithms.
Democrats Aim To Revive A Campaign Finance Watchdog
A plan to restructure the agency incharge of enforcing U.S. campaign finance laws has polarized Democrats and Republicans.
Official Election Websites Urged To Move To .GOV Domains
Election security remains top priority in America. In this regard, official election websites have been urged to move to .gov domains.
GOP Voter Security Laws Making Voting Less Secure
Much of the “election integrity” law in Georgia and nation-wide will limit the ability to rise from election technology problems.
Proposed Internet Voting Bill In Colorado Is Unsafe
Colorado recently introduced SB21-188. This new piece of legislation makes it possible for voters with disabilities to return ballots online.
US Cyber Command Conducted Over 24 Election ‘Operations’ in 2020
Last November, the US Cyber Command carried out more than a half-dozen operations to prevent intervention in the presidential election.
Indiana Bill Would Forbid Internet-Connected Voting Machines
HB 1365 under consideration in Indiana’s Senate would make it illegal for voting machines in the state to be connected to the Internet.
Facebook Didn’t Stop 10 Billion Views of Election Disinformation
If Facebook had taken steps earlier last year, it might have avoided 10 billion views of deceptive election-related material in the U.S.