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"Protecting Election Workers Amid Rising Threats in 2024"
politics1 year ago

"Protecting Election Workers Amid Rising Threats in 2024"

Election officials across the United States are ramping up efforts to prevent disruptions and ensure the safety of election workers ahead of the 2024 vote, as they face increasing threats and harassment. In response to conspiracy theories and misinformation, officials are conducting active-shooter drills, increasing training for election workers, and coordinating with law enforcement. They are also focusing on educating voters, debunking false information, and holding accountable those who try to disrupt the democratic process. This proactive approach reflects the challenges posed by ongoing attempts to undermine trust in America's elections, particularly in states that were battlegrounds in the last presidential election.

The Impact of AI on the 2024 Election Campaigns.
technology2 years ago

The Impact of AI on the 2024 Election Campaigns.

Democratic strategists are concerned about the expected surge of AI-generated fake content in the 2024 US elections. The meeting hosted by Arena discussed how generative AI could produce misinformation and disinformation at an unprecedented pace and scale. Campaigns need to train staff on how to use the technology and teach voters how to identify misinformation and disinformation powered by AI. The potential for misinformation and disinformation underscores the need for humans on staff, and campaigns should be thinking about how their programs are prepared to respond to a "less stable media environment."