Facebook has launched German initiatives to defend election integrity and examine the ethics of artificial intelligence its operations chief said on Sunday.
Internet and Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles
Internet and Voting is our section encompasses all the different ways the internet has changed or will change the election process. Many different reforms of voting have become necessary to discuss including electronic means of casting a vote, counting votes or courting votes. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents or Voting Machines.
A New App for Political Dissidents Under Authoritarian Rule
A new academic paper from University of California, Santa Barbara is quite unique in that the product is a mobile app for political dissidents.
K-Voting – South Korea’s New Attempt at Blockchain Voting
The National Election Commission started an online voting system called “K-Voting” built on blockchain to have an ever-growing impact on our everyday lives.
Total Zimbabwe Internet Shutdown Amid Violent Crackdown
Zimbabwe on Friday faced “total internet shutdown,” after a days-long violent crackdown on people protesting a dramatic fuel price increase.
Facebook to Invest $300 Million in Local News Social Media Initiative
Facebook says it is investing $300 million over the next three years in local news programs, partnerships and other initiatives.
Explore Approval Voting at the New Center for Election Science Website
We hope the new website will help to usher in this new age of voting method reform, serving to engage supporters and spark passion for the cause.
Freshman US Lawmakers Setting New Rules for Social Media
116th freshman of United States Congress are setting new rules for social media as 25 members are part of the generation born in the 1980s and later.
It’s French Police vs. Yellow Vest Protesters in Crowdfunding Wars
Millions of euros have been donated to French police hurt in clashes with yellow vest protesters both sides take to online crowdfunding to rally support.
Study: Elderly Conservatives Shared More Facebook Fakery in 2016
Conservatives shared more fake information masquerading as news on Facebook than youths, moderates and super liberals during the 2016 election season.
Civic Hackers Introduce Innovative Ranked Voting Mobile App
Madison civic hackers, Keith Furman, and Lucas Dailey are creators of Pivot Libre team who want to improve how we vote with online tool.