Leader of Microsoft’s Cybersecurity and Democracy Team talked about the need for a Digital Geneva Convention
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: The Internet Challenges Democracy in India and Indonesia
The two democratic giants are finding that the growth of the internet has produced unexpected challenges
VIDEO: A Symposium on Media Misinformation and Democracy
The spread of false information has historical roots in sensationalist journalism, espionage, propaganda, and partisan debates
Court Battle Over Trump’s Blocking Twitter Followers to Continue
A federal judge’s ruling that Trump may not legally block Twitter users from his account will be appealed
Trump Officials Get Updated on Russian Election Manipulation
The extent of the influence upon the election has yet to be fully uncovered but it is widely believed that the Russians tried to influence both the Trump and Clinton campaigns. The Russians are accused of spreading disinformation via social media.
Papua New Guinea Facebook Ban Would be a Mistake
The government Papua New Guinea is considering blocking Facebook while it investigates how to regulate it
Concerns Rise as WhatsApp Becomes Campaign Tool in India
WhatsApp faces scrutiny in India amid concerns about the role the app is playing in disseminating information
Questions Surround Accuracy of Iraq’s Electronic Ballot System
Demands for a manual voter recount surge amid claims of election fraud in the Iraqi general elections
Lack of Paper Trail a Concern Amid Fears of US Election Hacking
Roughly 1 in 5 Americans will be casting ballots on machines that do not produce a paper record of votes
Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Now Adapted as Video Game
“Walden, a Game” is adapted from Henry David Thoreau’s book and launches Tuesday on PlayStation 4