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Voting Technology articles on Democracy Chronicles

This voting technology section highlights the important role technology has played in democratic history and seeks to explore how technology will shape the future of elections. This new era of elections is an area of heavy debate in political circles. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.

Challenges Of Implementing AI With “Democratic Values”

April 29, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Challenges Of Implementing AI With “Democratic Values”

A closer look at one of the most accepted norms for AI systems demonstrates the challenges inherent in incorporating democratic values. 

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Voting Technology, Worldwide

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

April 27, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation

Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: China, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Iran, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology, Worldwide

Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads

Proposed EU regulation will increase public scrutiny of paid political messaging, restrict distribution of political ads based on individual sensitivities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Transparency, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech, Voting Technology

A Campaign Aide Didn’t Write That Email. A.I. Did.

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Campaign Aide Didn’t Write That Email. A.I. Did.

Fake A.I. images of Donald J. Trump getting arrested in New York spread faster than they could be fact-checked last week.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voting Technology

Defending Democracy Against A Rapidly Evolving Internet

March 16, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Defending Democracy Against A Rapidly Evolving Internet

2022 saw significant online ecosystem changes that have the potential to further erode global democratic systems and values.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Voting Technology

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. broke lobbying spending records last year as they fended off heightened scrutiny…

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Voting Technology

Philadelphia To Use Electronic Poll Books In This Year’s Election

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Philadelphia To Use Electronic Poll Books In This Year's Election

This year, Philadelphia voters will choose a new mayor. When they head to the polls in May’s primary election, they’ll see something else new.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Voting Machines, Voting Technology

More Effort Is Needed To Open Election Data Globally

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance

In more than 20 countries, voter turnout data is unavailable from official sources or the Election Management Body online.  

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Science, Election Transparency, Voting Technology, Worldwide

How Modern Military Technology Reduces Probability Of Democratisation

February 4, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Modern Military Technology Reduces Probability Of Democratisation

The spread of military technologies is an inhibitor to democratic reform. This raises serious questions regarding the future.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Voting Technology, Worldwide

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

Newly-launched AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT is changing the internet landscape. It presents several opportunities, including in education.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Education, Journalism and Free Speech, Voting Technology

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Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation Twitter Changes Boost Autocrats’ Digital Disinformation (4/27/2023) - Recent changes at Twitter have enabled authoritarian governments in Russia, China, and Iran to amplify propaganda and disinformation.
Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info (3/30/2023) - People don't carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot…
Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.
Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? Will Generative Artificial Intelligence Kill Democracy? (1/20/2023) - Experts draw attention to the role played by social media in the violence committed by Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday in…

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technology dissidents

China Suspends Social Media Accounts Of Covid Policy Critics (1/12/2023) - China has closed the social media accounts of over 1000 critics of its COVID-19 policies as it brings back tough… Continue Reading
Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Freed After 10 Years In Prison (3/13/2022) - The family of Raif Badawi, one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent political prisoners, has said the blogger is free after… Continue Reading
TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need (3/10/2022) - Tiktok despite being swamped in misinformation at times, the app also serves as a platform for countering Kremlin propaganda. Continue Reading
Oman Arrests Prominent Internet Activist Al-Kathiri (3/7/2022) - Reliable local sources confirmed that on March 2, 2022, Oman's security authorities detained internet activist Ahmed Muslim Al-Kathiri. Continue Reading

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Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info (3/30/2023) - People don't carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot…
Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep (3/14/2023) - Many experienced reduced sleep quality, higher stress, negative emotions, and more alcohol during the 2020 election period.
A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote (2/8/2023) - New research shows how the communities that are most heavily policed are pushed away from... having a say in changing…
World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance More Effort Is Needed To Open Election Data Globally (2/8/2023) - In more than 20 countries, voter turnout data is unavailable from official sources or the Election Management Body online.  
Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories (1/26/2023) - Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.