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The Power of One

By Denise Doig

HTML | In the Digital Library
Tags: Computing organizations, General literature

SECTION: Features

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Too Much Technology?

Despite many conspiracy theories of late, essentially all the anomalies in election technology have come from errors, not intent. Unfortunately, software is very hard to get right, and errors occur through design and implementation of the software, not in its use by the users.

By Duncan A. Buell

HTML | In the Digital Library
Tags: Security and privacy, Voting / election technologies

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The Impact of Accessible Voting Technology on the 2024 Presidential Election

Despite the recent transition in many states to use paper ballots, accessible voting technologies continue to play a crucial role in the voting process to ensure people with disabilities have the ability to vote.

By Malinda Fry, Gretchen A. Macht

HTML | In the Digital Library
Tags: Accessibility technologies, People with disabilities, Voting / election technologies

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The Role of AI Agents for Online Information Disorders

The 2025 World Economic Forum has identified AI-generated misinformation and disinformation as the most urgent short-term global risks. LLM-powered agents can exacerbate these issues, amplifying the spread of convincing false narratives and undermining public trust.

By Francesco Pierri

HTML | In the Digital Library
Tags: Natural language processing, Social engineering (social sciences)

The Hurdles of Political Ad Transparency in Brazil

Online advertising is at the forefront of election strategies for most political candidates. As advertising platforms shape the targeting and distribution of political ads, the transparency of this process is essential for democracy. However, there are still significant barriers in studying these systems, creating an environment where research can be a challenge.

By Samuel Da Silva Guimarães, Mãrcio Silva, Fabrício Benevenuto

HTML | In the Digital Library
Tags: Government technology policy, Online advertising, Social networks

Bolstering Democracy in the Age of AI: Insights from the 2024 U.S. Election

In a world where AI and algorithms dictate the flow of information, the 2024 U.S. election exposed the fragile intersection between technology and democracy. Can we safeguard electoral integrity against disinformation, foreign interference, and the rise of AI-empowered computational propaganda?

By Luca Luceri

HTML | In the Digital Library
Tags: Collaborative and social computing theory, concepts and paradigms, Natural language processing, Political speech, Social engineering attacks

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Misinformation, Bots, and Algorithms: Dr. Emilio Ferrara on Technology's Impact on Democracy

The rising threat of generative AI in misinformation campaigns may eventually erode trust in democratic institution.

By Gabriela Pinto, Emilio Ferrara

HTML | In the Digital Library
Tags: Computing in government, Natural language processing, Social networks