The EU wants Facebook and Google to reveal how and why they use political ads to target people, as well as who pays for them.
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.
Voting machine company Smartmatic sues OAN, Newsmax over election claims
Smartmatic, a voting technology company, is suing OAN and Newsmax for alleged slander and libel against their voting systems.
Election Cybersecurity: Protecting Against Election Cyber Attacks
Intelligent systems can be used to gather data and communicate with other systems so they could be exposed to cyber threats.
Denver judge considers Trump’s anti-SLAPP defense
Defendant parties urged Judge Marie Avery Moses, Democrat-appointed, to dismiss the lawsuit under Colorado’s anti-SLAPP law.
Ex-Kremlin mastermind predicts formation of ‘humanless democracies’
In the light of the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence, an ex-Kremlin mastermind has predicted a future of ‘humanless democracies’.
The Push For Internet Voting Continues, Mostly Thanks To One Guy
Voting by phone is considered grandiose and is often ridiculed. However, one American venture capitalist is continuing to work on it.
Colorado: Clerk in Hiding After County Voting Data Leak
Voting data from Mesa County in Colorado was recently leaked. Following the incident, a Clerk from the constituency has gone missing.
Facing Foreign Election Foes, States Hire ‘Cyber Navigators’
Foreign foes continue to target America’s elections. As part of the solution, state election officials have started hiring “cyber navigators”.
Assessing The Impact Of Digitization On Swiss Democracy
Switzerland political system is supported by technology. However little is known about the impact of digitization on its democracy.
The Role Of Voting Technology In South Africa
As South Africa prepares for local elections amid a deadly outbreak of Covid-19, it is vital to look into tech solutions that can ease the vote.