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Trump Is Ready to Flood Courts With Election Fraud Claims

People are anxious about potential election challenges by Trump after a 2024 loss; stricter laws may limit avenues for contesting results. [ more ]

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Spare Me, Anderson': Swalwell Scoffs at Trump's Absurd' Talk About Election Integrity'

Rep. Eric Swalwell criticized Trump and Johnson for hypocrisy on election integrity amidst attempts to overturn the 2020 election. [ more ]

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The latest on the 2024 campaign

House Speaker Mike Johnson allies with Trump to secure his speakership amidst challenges and discusses election integrity and a potentially divisive Ukraine aid package. [ more ]

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Trump, Repeating 2020 Election Lies, Will Not Commit to Accepting 2024 Results

Former President Trump refuses to commit to accepting election results and continues to spread falsehoods about the 2020 election. [ more ]

San Jose Inside

3 weeks ago

JavaScript

Sam Liccardo: It's The Counting

Every vote counts, election officials' diligence crucial, respect election results, and implement automatic recounts in close elections. [ more ]

BBC News

Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?

Concerns exist about AI's negative impact on elections and democracy.

AI also presents opportunities to enhance democracy if used responsibly. [ more ]

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Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

The European Commission is investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential violations of the EU's digital rulebook and election integrity. [ more ]

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EU Commission issues guidelines for addressing digital risks to elections

The European Commission issued guidelines under the Digital Services Act to safeguard election integrity digitally.

The Digital Services Act regulates how online actors handle illegal and harmful content online, affecting major platforms like Instagram and Google. [ more ]

euronews

Lawmakers ban foreign ad sponsoring three months before EU vote

Stricter rules for political advertising approved by the European Parliament aim to restrict foreign interference online.

Political ads before elections or referendums in the EU must be labeled clearly, including who paid for them and the cost. [ more ]

Iapp

A view from Brussels: DSA implementation comes during 'pivotal' year

The European Commission has opened a consultation period on draft guidelines for the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA), focusing on the integrity of the electoral process.

The guidelines provide potential measures to mitigate election-related risks, specific guidance for the European Parliament elections, and measures to keep up with technological advancements in generative AI content. [ more ]

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No, M&S haven't 'just launched' an LGBT sandwich - it actually came out in 2019

The controversy surrounding an 'LGBT sandwich' sparks debate on social media and highlights misinformation challenges on platforms like Elon Musk's X platform. [ more ]

New York Post

How AI could manipulate votes, threaten democracy in upcoming election

AI may manipulate and undermine the upcoming U.S. elections

Generative AI can be misused to manipulate voters and spread misinformation [ more ]

Social Media Today

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TikTok Outlines its Election Integrity Measures Ahead of Coming Polls

TikTok is taking steps to protect the integrity of elections on its platform by partnering with electoral commissions and fact-checking organizations.

TikTok will launch its US Elections Center to provide reliable voting information for its US community members. [ more ]

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CNN's Erin Burnett Has Daniel Dale Torpedo RFK Jr. Minutes After He Calls Biden Bigger Threat Than Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Biden is a greater threat to democracy than Trump due to Covid-era censorship by federal agencies.

Daniel Dale fact-checked RFK Jr.'s claims, including the assertion about the 2004 stolen election and Secret Service protection denial for Biden. [ more ]

Social Media Today

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TikTok Outlines Its Election Integrity Measures

TikTok is taking steps to protect the integrity of elections on its platform.

TikTok will partner with electoral commissions and fact-checking organizations to provide reliable voting information. [ more ]

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Above the Law

2 weeks ago

Law

Conservative Former Judge Blames Lawyers For January 6 Insurrection

January 6 insurrection partly attributed to lawyers' actions. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Law

Kari Lake drives her Senate campaign further into the ground with more chaos & courtroom embarrassments

Kari Lake's legal challenges related to her gubernatorial defeat continue to result in losses, with the Supreme Court dismissing her lawsuit against electronic voting machines. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Law

Supreme Court tosses Lake suit about electronic voting machines

The Supreme Court dismissed Kari Lake's lawsuit challenging electronic voting machines in Arizona based on speculative concerns of potential future hacking. [ more ]

Barrons

1 week ago

EU Queries X Over Cut To Content Moderation Resources

The EU is requesting explanations from digital platforms for reducing content moderation resources ahead of European elections. [ more ]

Advocate.com

5 days ago

Mike Johnson shows up outside the courtroom of Trump's hush money trial because the Democrats let it happen

The article criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson for supporting Donald Trump despite overwhelming evidence against him, highlighting the hypocrisy in the Republican Party. [ more ]

Axios

Trump says he stands with Johnson as Greene threatens ouster

Greene refuses to back down on ousting Johnson despite Trump's support towards the Louisiana Republican. [ more ]

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Embattled Speaker Mike Johnson Touts Election Integrity' Bill as Trump Looms Over His Shoulder

New legislation proposed to require proof of citizenship to vote as a way to mitigate voter fraud and ensure election integrity. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Trump again raises the specter of political violence if he loses the presidential election

Democrats are highlighting Trump's messages from a recent interview which includes statements on mass deportations and potential political violence depending on election results. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Jesse Watters Vows He'll Tell Fox News Viewers Biden Won in November If He Wins Fair and Square'

Fox News host Jesse Watters will acknowledge President Biden's win if no election shenanigans are found, emphasizing the importance of evidence and fairness. [ more ]

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Trump says he'll jail his opponents. Members of the House Jan. 6 committee are preparing

The House committee members are concerned about Trump's authoritarian rhetoric and potential risks to their safety.

The Jan. 6 committee revealed Trump's efforts to maintain power despite losing the 2020 election. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over suspected violations of digital rules, focusing on protecting users from foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections. [ more ]

New York Post

Facebook, Instagram adding 'Made with AI' labels to fight deepfakes ahead of election

Meta will introduce 'Made with AI' labels to AI-generated content in May, broadening its policy on digitally altered media.

Meta's new approach involves labeling digitally altered media with a 'high-risk' label to inform viewers of potential deception. [ more ]

Hindustan Times

Combatting AI-driven disinformation in elections

The Cambridge Analytica scandal raised awareness on social media's role in elections.

AI poses new challenges in fighting disinformation campaigns. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

AI deepfakes come of age as billions prepare to vote in a bumper year of elections

Robocalls using AI-generated voices were outlawed in the US after a fake Biden call raised concerns.

Experts warn that AI-generated fakes could disrupt democratic processes in upcoming elections. [ more ]

Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

AI and the 2024 Election

The California Legislature has introduced a suite of five bills aimed at protecting election integrity from AI-generated fake political ads on social media.

One of the bills proposed by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin seeks to ban 'materially deceptive' deep fakes related to elections.

Other bills in the suite aim to require AI companies and social media platforms to embed digital provenance data, identify AI-generated content, and provide verification tools. [ more ]

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Call for action on deepfakes as fears grow among MPs over election threat

Majority of MPs in Westminster are concerned about the use of deepfakes and AI-generated content in elections, fearing it will undermine integrity.

There are calls for urgent regulation and transparency from political parties in the use of AI in campaigns. [ more ]

Hindustan Times

OpenAI won't allow its AI for political campaigning, lobbying in elections

OpenAI addresses concerns of AI meddling in elections

OpenAI is collaborating with organizations to promote election integrity [ more ]

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London

Photo ID rules could deter voters in London mayoral election, poll warns

A fifth of Londoners unaware of mayoral election

Photo ID requirement awareness challenges [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Rep. Katie Porter says she regrets calling the California Senate primary 'rigged'

Katie Porter faced backlash for controversial comment

Porter emphasized the influence of money in politics [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Digital life

Why the Supreme Court Is So Uniquely Awful at Tech Cases

New technologies amplify online disinformation, impacting real-life conflict.

Courts face challenges in addressing election integrity threats posed by social media and disinformation. [ more ]

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US Elections

On a Bright Night for His Campaign, Trump Again Conjures a Dark Vision

Former President Trump's Victory speech focused on negative portrayals of President Biden's leadership.

Trump avoided mentioning his Republican rival Nikki Haley and continued to express doubts about election integrity. [ more ]

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US Elections

Ronna McDaniel, R.N.C. Chairwoman, Plans to Step Down

Ronna McDaniel plans to step down as chairwoman of the Republican National Committee after the South Carolina primary.

Michael Whatley is likely to be promoted as her replacement, but a new election must take place according to committee rules. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

US Postal Service plans to downsize a mail hub in Nevada. What does that mean for mail-in ballots?

The plan to downsize a regional mail hub in Reno and relocate processing to Sacramento is raising concerns about mail delays and ballot handling in Nevada.

Nevada officials are worried that the mail-in ballots being taken to California for processing could disenfranchise voters and impact election results. [ more ]

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Texas Company Was Behind Voter Robocalls That Impersonated Biden, N.H. Says

The New Hampshire attorney general has identified the company responsible for impersonating President Biden's voice in robocalls urging Democrats not to vote in the state's primary.

The calls originated from a Texas-based company called Life Corporation and were routed through a provider called Lingo Telecom.

Criminal investigation has been opened and cease-and-desist letters and subpoenas have been sent to the companies involved. [ more ]

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They watched 2 election workers face abuse, and it's compelling them to serve in 2024

Despite baseless attacks on election integrity, people in Fulton County are still eager to serve as poll workers.

Fear and threats faced by election workers have increased following the 2020 election. [ more ]

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Trump Claims Trump Yard Signs Around Mar-a-Lago Mean He Can't Lose Unless Biden Cheats In Fringe TV Interview

Former President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim that the 2020 election was rigged and expresses concern about potential cheating in future elections.

Trump cites the presence of Trump signs in Florida as evidence that he will win future elections, despite overwhelming evidence of his defeat in the 2020 election. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

5 months ago

In new challenge to indictment, Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question election results

Trump's lawyers argue that he had a good faith basis to question the results of the 2020 election and that he was not obligated to accept the judgments of government officials.

The defense motion raises the possibility of foreign interference in the election and alleges that the federal government misled the public about the election's security.

The filing indicates that Trump's lawyers are seeking to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the election or make the case that his skepticism was justified and not criminal. [ more ]

Truthout

5 months ago