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IRISH NEWS OUTLETS NAVIGATE TURBULENT AI LANDSCAPE

The Irish Times was tricked by an AI article. Later, a deepfake video targeted a candidate. See how AI affects trust and elections in Ireland.

#AIscam, #deepfake, #IrishTimes, #electionsecurity, #disinformation

https://newsletter.tf/irish-times-ai-scam-deepfake-election-threat/

An AI chatbot wrote an article that became the second most-read on The Irish Times. Later, a deepfake video tried to stop an election.

#AIscam, #deepfake, #IrishTimes, #electionsecurity, #disinformation
https://newsletter.tf/irish-times-ai-scam-deepfake-election-threat/

Stop the Steal Never Stopped

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/05/stop-the-steal-election-denial-2026-midterms-misinformation/

Pluralistic: Georgia's voting technology blunder (18 Apr 2026)

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://pluralistic.net/2026/04/18/dominion-sucks-actually/

SENATE DEBATES VOTER IDENTIFICATION AMID CONSTITUTIONAL CLAIMS

Senate Republicans questioned Democrats' stance on voter ID laws after the SAVE America Act failed. See why this debate matters for election security and voting rights.

#VoterID, #ElectionSecurity, #USPolitics, #SenateDebate, #SAVEAmericaAct

https://newsletter.tf/senate-republicans-ask-democrats-about-voter-id-support/

Republicans are pointing out that Democrats previously supported voter ID laws, but now oppose them in the SAVE America Act. This is a change from their position two years ago.

#VoterID, #ElectionSecurity, #USPolitics, #SenateDebate, #SAVEAmericaAct
https://newsletter.tf/senate-republicans-ask-democrats-about-voter-id-support/

West Bengal elections: Rs 181 crore seized as MCC enforcement ramps up https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/west-bengal-assembly-polls-mcc-cash-liquor-drugs-seized-2026-r35ah57b?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WestBengalElections #MCCEnforcement #CashSeizure #ElectionSecurity

Explore how AI could be used to manipulate elections — from bots and deepfakes to disinformation — and why protecting democratic integrity matters.

🔗 solihullpublishing.com/blog/f/the-potential-for-ai-to-manipulate-elections

#AIandDemocracy #TechEthics #ElectionSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #DisinformationThreat #ResponsibleTech #SolihullPublishing

Feds charge two Iranians with interference in U.S. election. did Kazemi and Kashian ever spend time in prison for meddling in the US election?
NO.. Seyyed Mohammad Hosein Musa Kazemi and Sajjad Kashian have 
not spent one minute in any U.S. prison for meddling in the 2020 U.S. election. 
While the U.S. Department of Justice indicted both men in November 2021 for their roles in a cyber-enabled campaign to intimidate voters they never were in custody. #electionsecurity
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/feds-charge-two-iranians-alleged-interference-us-2020-election-rcna6027

"Two California lawmakers introduced legislation that would ban federal immigration enforcement outside polling places, the latest maneuver in the state’s ongoing battles with the Trump administration over both immigration and elections administration":
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/20/california-bill-would-block-immigration-agents-near-polling-sites-00790490
#politics #ElectionSecurity #GoodIdea

Pelosi Expresses Concern Over Election Integrity and Security

Nancy Pelosi is worried about election security and people's rights. She shared her thoughts before and after recent elections.

#ElectionSecurity, #NancyPelosi, #Democracy, #VoterRights, #USPolitics

https://newsletter.tf/pelosi-election-safety-concerns/

Nancy Pelosi has shared her concerns about the safety of elections and basic rights. She spoke about worries that government power might be used wrongly and that people's freedoms could be hurt.

#ElectionSecurity, #NancyPelosi, #Democracy, #VoterRights, #USPolitics

https://newsletter.tf/pelosi-election-safety-concerns/

House Passes SAVE America Act Amidst Debate on Voter Access

The House passed the SAVE America Act. It requires proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote. Some people worry this will stop eligible voters from voting.

#VotingRights, #ElectionSecurity, #USPolitics, #VoterID, #Citizenship

https://newsletter.tf/house-voting-rules-save-america-act/

The House of Representatives has passed a new law called the SAVE America Act. This law says people must show proof they are a citizen and show a photo ID to vote. Supporters say it will stop cheating. Critics worry it will make it hard for many people to vote.

#VotingRights, #ElectionSecurity, #USPolitics, #VoterID, #Citizenship

https://newsletter.tf/house-voting-rules-save-america-act/

SAVE America Act Proposes Stricter Voter Identification and Citizenship Verification

https://newsletter.tf/save-act-id-vote-citizenship-register/

The SAVE America Act requires photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register, aiming to improve election security but raising concerns about voter access.

#ElectionSecurity, #VotingRights, #USPolitics, #VoterID, #CitizenshipVerification

New Bill Wants ID to Vote and Proof of Citizenship to Register

A new bill in the U.S. Congress, called the SAVE America Act, proposes that voters must show photo ID and prove they are citizens to register. Supporters believe this will make elections safer. However, others are concerned it might make it harder for some eligible people to vote.

https://newsletter.tf/save-act-id-vote-citizenship-register/

#ElectionSecurity, #VotingRights, #USPolitics, #VoterID, #CitizenshipVerification

Voting machines are a brisk and effective means of tabulating votes, unlike error-prone humans counting paper ballots. Now comes the next—and only—logical and moral step to ensuring the freest and safest elections while keeping our votes secret and conspiracist bunk at bay: make them open-source.

https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/03/07/1089524/open-source-voting-machines-us-elections/

#electionDenial #electionIntegrity #elections #electionSafety #electionSecurity #electionTransparency #eVoting #openSource #publicScrutiny #votingRights #VotingWorks

LIVE: DHS’s Kristi Noem speaks on election security in Phoenix

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem holds a news conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on election security ahead of the 2026 midterms. #midterms #electionsecurity #KristiNoem #phoenix #homelandsecurity Keep up with the latest news from around the world: (

https://fllics.com/en/video/live-dhss-kristi-noem-speaks-on-election-security-in-phoenix/

Swarms of AI bots can sway people’s beliefs – threatening democracy
#Tech #AI #AIBots #Democracy #Manipulation #Deception #CyberSecurity #TechEthics #Propaganda #BotSwarms #Disinformation #PublicOpinion #ElectionSecurity #AIRegulation #AlgorithmicControl
https://the-14.com/swarms-of-ai-bots-can-sway-peoples-beliefs-threatening-democracy/

A federal judge in Michigan, appointed by Trump, has blocked the Trump-era Justice Department’s attempt to access the state’s voter rolls, ruling that Michigan was within its rights to refuse sharing personal voter information. Judge Hala Jarbou dismissed the DOJ’s claims that such data was necessary to prevent ineligible voting and voter fraud, aligning with similar rulings in Oregon and California that rejected efforts to create a national voter database. These decisions reflect increasing judicial resistance to the DOJ’s efforts to gather detailed voter data ahead of the upcoming midterms, signaling legal hurdles for the administration’s broader push to compile comprehensive voter information. Learn more: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/michigan-judge-voter-data.html?smid=nytcore-android-share #votingrights #ElectionSecurity #JusticeDepartment #VoterPrivacy #MidtermElections #LegalBattles

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- How to check claims of extraterrestrial life

- Apparently US #redteams have poor standards

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Texas has handed over its voter roll, covering 18.4 million registered voters, to the Justice Department, complying with federal demands amid ongoing legal battles. The data includes sensitive info like DOB, driver’s license, and last four SSN digits, raising privacy concerns. Critics argue this threatens voter privacy and could unlawfully purge eligible voters, with the DNC calling it a “power grab.” The DOJ claims it’s lawful, aiming to enforce election laws and clean voter rolls. This standoff highlights partisan tensions over voting data and election integrity. Want the full story? https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/09/texas-voter-roll-trump-administration-justice-department-democrats-dnc/ #VotingRights #ElectionSecurity #VoterData #Texas #JusticeDepartment #VoterPrivacy #electionlaw

New research published in Nature & Science shows AI chatbots can influence voter preferences more effectively than political ads.

The strongest persuasion effects came from models instructed to use “facts and evidence,” though these same models also produced more inaccuracies.
The studies underscore a growing need for:
• Transparent political-topic handling
• Accuracy auditing
• Clear governance frameworks
• Safety interventions for election-related AI use

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Source: https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/12/04/1128824/ai-chatbots-can-sway-voters-better-than-political-advertisements/

#Infosec #AIEthics #CyberSecurity #AIResearch #Misinformation #ElectionSecurity #TechPolicy #ResponsibleAI

https://winbuzzer.com/2025/11/26/international-cryptology-association-loses-crypto-keys-voids-leadership-election-xcxwbn/

International Cryptology Association Loses Crypto Keys, Voids Leadership Election

#Cybersecurity #Encryption #Security #IACR #Cryptography #ElectionSecurity #HumanError #Voting #Governance #KeyManagement #HeliosVoting #Privacy