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AI & election security
Digital Governance

AI & election security

With an estimated 4 billion people—almost half the world’s population—set to vote or have already voted in the 2024 elections, AI's influence has been minimal so far, but its potential impact looms large. Ginny Badanes, general manager of Democracy Forward at Microsoft, explained that while AI-driven disruptions like deep fake videos and robocalls haven't altered results yet, they have undermined public trust.

How AI threatens elections
Digital Governance

How AI threatens elections

A new report reveals that two billion individuals are set to vote in national elections over the next 14 months. On the other hand, authoritarians are strategically plotting cyberattacks to disrupt electoral processes, with AI providing them with more ammunition.

Stop misinformation blame game — let's do something about it
Digital Governance

Stop misinformation blame game — let's do something about it

Who's most responsible for spreading misinformation online? For Ginny Badanes, senior director for Democracy Forward at Microsoft, the problem starts with those who create it, yet ultimately governments, companies and individuals all share the burden. And she's more interested in what we can do to respond.