Russia’s media watchdog has asked TikTok, others, to delete videos encouraging minors to engage in “unauthorized protests.”
Internet and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
Internet and Democracy 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.
Digital Misinformation is a Major Threat to Democracy in Africa
As the “digital divide” rapidly narrows, Africa’s reputation as a digital backwater is eroding seen in the adoption of national digital strategies.
Washington State District Forges Ahead On Smartphone Voting
King Conservation District (KCD) is giving another chance this year for the smartphone-enabled voting system it pioneered in 2020.
Podcast: Is Facebook a Danger to Democracy?
Is it possible that knowledge sharing, which we once thought was so empowering, now posing a threat to democracy and human rights?
From Vote To Virus, Misinformation Campaign Targets Latinos
A call to a Spanish-language talk show last year hosting Tom Perez Chairman of the Democratic Party aimed to discourage Latino voters.
Why Are Only 20% of Wikipedia’s Biographies About Women?
Many people rely on Wikipedia for fast details, but searching for anything on the site does not always produce the most accurate results.
Facial Recognition Technology Can Predict A Person’s Political Orientation
A new study shows that from a person’s Facebook profile picture, facial recognition technology can reliably predict their political views.
Study: 2020 Election Lies Were Pushed By Online Super Spreaders
University of Washington new study looks at how the “massive lie” about a rigged election sparked the January 6 Capitol insurgency.
India Fake News Problem Fueled By Digital Illiteracy
For more than 90% of India’s population, digital literacy is almost non-existent. This situation is fuelling the fake news problem in India.
Worrying Rise in Online Violent Threats Against Women Journalists
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations but for female journalists the odds are much worse.