Facebook announced Friday that it had removed 82 Iranian-linked accounts on Facebook and Instagram.Q&A was given by Facebook spokesperson to VOA.
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.
VIDEO: Targeting You! The Growing Role Of Voter Microtargeting
Politicians are progressively get-together information with their campaigns about individual social media user to micro-target their massaging.
Could Adequate Funding For Voting Machines Make Them Secure?
A prominent security threat facing the midterm elections seems to be more linked to voting machines than international meddling as originally predicted.
In Chaotic Era, Conference Aims To Amplify 1st Amendment
Not long ago in the American republic, information was less chaotic — or, at least, seemed to be. Newspapers appeared reliably on stoops every morning.
US Crackdown On Russian Operatives To Curb Election Manipulation
U.S has launched a cyber campaign aimed at Russian operatives in an effort to curb misinformation ahead of the November 6 congressional elections.
Using New Tech Like Blockchain to Battle Land Corruption
Technological solutions to prevent land corruption require resources, but they do not have to be expensive, land rights experts said Tuesday.
Bolton Says Russian Meddling Had No Effect On 2016 Election
U.S National Security Adviser John Bolton says he told Russian officials that its meddling in 2016 election didn’t affect the outcome but created distrust.
Facebook’s WhatsApp Flooded With Fake News In Brazil Election
Facebook Inc.’s popular WhatsApp messaging service has become a political battle ground in Brazil’s most polarized election in decades, raising concerns.
Is There Interference In US Midterm Elections? What We Know
The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges detailing a years long effort by Russian troll farm to sow division and discord in U.S. political system.
Electionline: Important Election Information Resource Relaunched
Electionline has become a vital platform for finding trusted news and information about the people and processes that guide our nation’s elections.