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.

A New Media Renaissance Set to Change the World

October 6, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Few revolutions in information have so transformed humanity as the coming media renaissance will

Why a Robot Politician Might Be a Good Idea

October 5, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

With the failings of our current political leadership, is it time to consider robot politicians?

What Google Searches Reveal About the President Race

October 5, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Presidential candidates are hot topics online but what is revealed in relevant Google searches?

CEO Reflects on Meaning of the Snapchat Election

October 1, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Observers are saying this could turn out to be the first Snapchat election but its CEO is not sure

French Digital Republic Plan Opens to Online Comment

September 28, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Online consultation is being sought over latest plans to launch the first French Digital Republic

Meet the Woman Leading a Nigerian Cyber Revolution

September 28, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Funke Opeke is a Nigerian cyber guru seeking to expand web access in Africa’s biggest country

Wealth of Voter Information in Secret Canadian Databases

September 24, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voters surprised to know the treasure trove of information about them in public Canadian databases

Filipino Mobile Voting System Mulled For Overseas Citizens

September 24, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Election turnout could get a boost if commission approves a new Filipino mobile voting system

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…

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

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.