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Log Cabin Republicans chapter wishes for death of Joe Biden using 'kombucha girl' meme

Some Republican groups may welcome the idea of wishing death upon political opponents. [ more ]

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Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser

Donald Trump's campaign raised $50.5 million in a single event, setting a new fundraising record.

Trump's fundraising efforts demonstrate a resurgence compared to lagging behind Biden and the Democrats. [ more ]

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Trump campaign says it raked in $50 million as fundraising war with Biden heats up

Trump campaign raised over $50 million at Palm Beach fundraiser.

Big fundraising events crucial in highly competitive US elections. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Pro-Trump Internet Trolls Escalate Ugly Attacks on Nikki Haley

Former President Trump supporters target Nikki Haley with online attacks due to her presidential campaign.

Some attacks include deep fake technology, insults based on race/gender, and generated by artificial intelligence. [ more ]

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WIRED

1 week ago

Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban

TikTok remains a strategic platform for political campaigns to connect with voters.

The ban on TikTok may have broader implications beyond data security concerns, impacting free speech and activism. [ more ]

social-media

The Conversation

Why Biden is investing in influencers to help with this year's election

Influencers are becoming important in political campaigns, including for 2024 election

Social media personalities with large followings can sway opinions and reach diverse audiences [ more ]

Semafor

4 months ago

Democrats built an influencer economy. Can it save Joe Biden? | Semafor

Influencer marketing is now a major force in shaping public opinion and influencing political campaigns.

Both parties are utilizing networks of informal spokespeople to reach younger voters through social media. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Maybe Joe Biden is a lot better at this campaign thing than people think

Underestimating Biden's capabilities is a mistake.

Last-minute changes in political campaigns can lead to chaos. [ more ]

The Atlantic

What Is Joe Biden Doing on TikTok?

Jon Stewart criticizes Joe Biden's TikTok video on The Daily Show.

It is unclear what the Biden campaign is trying to achieve with social media in this election. [ more ]

WIRED

The Biden Campaign Is Officially Trolling on TikTok Now

President Joe Biden has joined TikTok, with the campaign announcing its presence during the Super Bowl.

The Biden campaign sees TikTok as an important platform for reaching young voters and believes it will help spread its message on various issues. [ more ]

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disinformation

The Nation

How AI Is Transforming the Way Political Campaigns Work

AI tools built using large language models are starting to transform political campaigns.

The focus on AI in politics has mainly been on synthetic media and disinformation. [ more ]

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Tech industry

Biden Audio Deepfake Alarms Experts in Lead-Up to Elections

Audio deepfakes are a major concern for disinformation experts, particularly in the political realm.

The ease of editing audio deepfakes, along with the difficulty in tracing them, poses a significant threat to election systems. [ more ]

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21 hours ago

US news

Why Biden and Harris Are So Busy on Wednesdays, When Trump Isn't in Court

Strategic scheduling of Biden-Harris events on Wednesdays to minimize Trump's media coverage and campaign opportunities. [ more ]

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4 days ago

London

London elections 2024: Tory triumph in Havering and Redbridge

Keith Prince and Susan Hall of the Conservative Party emerged as winners in the Havering & Redbridge constituency elections. [ more ]

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London

London mayoral election: Lib Dems' Rob Blackie takes aim at Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall as he launches campaign

Sadiq Khan criticized for failures on crime by both Tory and Lib Dem candidates

Rob Blackie launching campaign against Sadiq Khan's crime record [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

4 days ago

US Elections

Chief Counsel at R.N.C. Pushed Out After Two Months on the Job

Republican National Committee's chief counsel, Charlie Spies, was removed after controversy over conflicts with other clients at his firm. [ more ]

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US Elections

Support for uncommitted' weakens in Washington State in early tallies.

Biden and Trump secure party nominations for a presidential rematch in November.

Trump and Biden easily clinched their parties' nominations after minimal opposition. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 days ago

London politics

Momentum's future hangs in balance after co-chair resigns and quits Labour

Momentum's future is uncertain after co-chair's resignation, leading to potential split in leftwing support within Labour. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 days ago

UK news

Police are being weaponised' in local elections, former top prosecutor warns

Former top prosecutor condemns Conservatives for repeatedly reporting Labour candidates to police before elections. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free Scotland

Humza Yousaf, the first minister of Scotland, is urging voters to vote for the Scottish National Party (SNP) and kick out the Tories.

He claims that the damage caused by the Conservatives in Scotland is unforgivable and that the SNP is best positioned to remove them from power.

Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, has also called for voters to unite and vote against the Tories by supporting Labour. [ more ]

Washington Post

2 weeks ago

AI deepfakes threaten to upend global elections. No one can stop them.

AI-powered media is being used unethically in political campaigns, impacting democratic processes globally. [ more ]

Nature

4 weeks ago

AI-fuelled election campaigns are here - where are the rules?

AI technologies are increasingly being used in political campaigns to create 'softfakes' that make candidates appear more appealing.

The ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in elections go beyond just misinformation, raising questions about the authenticity and manipulation of political images and videos. [ more ]

The Verge

AI deepfakes are cheap, easy, and coming for the 2024 election

AI systems are proficient in creating convincing fake images, audio, and potentially videos.

Generative AI can amplify misinformation and lies in elections, posing a significant challenge for platforms and policymakers. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Steve Kramer explains why he used AI to impersonate President Biden in New Hampshire

Political consultant behind fake robocall in New Hampshire admits orchestration and explains his intent.

The robocall aimed to suppress Democratic voter turnout through AI technology but ended up not impacting the New Hampshire primary significantly. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Imran Khan -- victory speech from jail shows AI genius

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, released a deepfake video from jail declaring victory in the elections.

The video features historical images and footage of Khan and includes a disclaimer about its artificial intelligence origins. [ more ]

Business Insider

AI chatbots are trying to join the race for president

OpenAI bans developer of ChatGPT-powered bot for violating rules about using AI for politics

Dean.Bot won't be the last AI creation in this election season. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

3 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

How Political Campaigns Use Your Data to Target You

Personal voter data is valuable during elections; difficult to completely shield but can be minimized and understood. [ more ]

Global Voices

3 weeks ago

How are India's new-age influencers shaping the electoral game?

Political parties in India are increasingly relying on social media influencers to enhance their outreach and engagement in the upcoming general elections. [ more ]

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EU elections: Will young German voters boost far-right AfD? DW 03/03/2024

Young Germans aged 16 and 17 will be allowed to vote in the upcoming European Parliament election in June.

Educators and foundations are advocating for workshops and information sessions to prepare young Germans for the election.

The far-right AfD party in Germany is targeting young voters with aggressive campaigns on social media platforms like TikTok. [ more ]

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Georgia House panel endorses bill to force social media political messenger disclosures

The Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously supported a bill requiring public disclosure of paid content by political campaigns and candidates.

The bill, known as House Bill 1039, aims to inform voters about endorsements on social media and does not specify a follower threshold for influencers. [ more ]

Axios

5 months ago

Scoop: Biden's team weighs joining TikTok to court young voters

President Biden's re-election campaign is considering joining TikTok to reach young voters.

Most Republicans have avoided TikTok over data security concerns, but some Democrats have joined the platform.

TikTok has been one of America's most-downloaded apps since 2018. [ more ]

Axios

4 weeks ago

Networks press Biden and Trump for televised debate

National news organizations urge presidential nominees to commit to general election debates before November.

Trump willing to debate anytime while Biden has not ruled out debating, emphasizing it depends on Trump's behavior. [ more ]

Truthout

Dozens of Wealthy Republicans Are Self-Funding Their Campaigns

Self-funded Republican candidates outspent Democrats in 2023.

Rep. David Trone self-funded the most among candidates. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Black Lives Matter

Polls can't predict the next US president this early but they can teach us

Election polling fluctuates post-State of the Union speech

Polls reflect latent partisanship with variation due to polarization [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Political merchandise sales spike days before nearly a billion Indians vote

Garment makers in India are converting factories into production hubs for election flags and banners due to the surge in demand before the six-week election with nearly a billion voters.

The production of election merchandise like flags and banners is a low-margin, high-volume business, with some factories capable of producing a million flags daily. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

It's official: Counties certify results to send Liccardo, Low and Simitian to the general election

Santa Clara and San Mateo counties confirmed tie in Congressional District 16 race.

State Assemblymember Evan Low expresses gratitude and plans for General Election. [ more ]

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US politics

Democrat Running on Abortion and I.V.F. Access Wins Special Election in Alabama

Reproductive rights remain politically potent

Democrats leverage abortion rights for wins [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Steve Garvey has barely campaigned for Senate in California. He's surging anyway

Steve Garvey's unconventional Senate campaign is gaining traction without TV ads or public events.

His prominence as an ex-Dodgers player and shifts in Democratic primary dynamics contributed to his breakthrough. [ more ]

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Digital life

Computer Scientists Find Gaps in Privacy Practices of Political Campaign Websites

Interacting with political campaign websites can put personal information at risk

Campaign websites often lack privacy disclosures and share data with other campaigns [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

Steve Garvey lags behind Democrats in California Senate race fundraising

Former baseball player and Republican candidate Steve Garvey has raised far less money than his Democratic rivals in the California U.S. Senate race.

Fundraising numbers are used as a proxy for a candidate's viability for statewide office in California. [ more ]

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