Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images Rethinking democracy for the age of AI We need to recreate our system of governance for an era in which transformative technologies pose catastrophic risks as well as great promise. Feature May 10, 2023 By Bruce Schneier
Facebook’s Meta logo. (Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Russia’s information war against Ukraine went stealth after Meta crackdown Russia's covert operations are prioritizing quantity over quality but researchers say the approach isn't working. Feb 23, 2023 By Tonya Riley
The U.S. Supreme Court Building on Oct. 03, 2022. The high court will hear a landmark content moderation case involving Google this term. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) White House argues platforms should be liable if algorithms promote harmful content The Biden administration argues that companies such as Google should be responsible for harmful content their algorithms promote. Dec 8, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Elon Musk has been reinstating accounts associated with promoting disinformation at a rapid clip. (Brett Jordan / Flickr) Beyond Trump, Twitter welcomes back purveyors of far-right disinformation Soon after allowing Trump's return to Twitter, Musk brought back other accounts that have promoted disinformation frequently in the past. Nov 21, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Elon Musk’s Twitter account is displayed on the screen of an iPhone, April 26, 2022. (Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Senate Democrats call on FTC to investigate Twitter’s data security Lawmakers worry that Elon Musk's hasty changes on the Twitter platform such as altering its verification service could harm consumers. Nov 17, 2022 By Tonya Riley
A version of the “North Atlantic Fellas Organization” meme shows riffs on a meeting of the G-7 leaders. (via KnowYourMeme) To win the internet, the Pentagon’s info ops need more humanity and a dash of absurdity U.S. information operations should dispense with deception and obfuscation and embrace truth as well as the absurdity of meme culture. Nov 14, 2022 By Gavin Wilde
Former President Trump speaks during a rally at the Dayton International Airport on November 7, 2022 in Vandalia, Ohio. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) 2020 redux: Trump and allies push another round of election fraud claims Former President Trump and his allies made spurious claims that lay the groundwork for arguing the midterm elections were rigged. Nov 8, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley Elias Groll
Poll watchers and challengers sign in before observing Michigan election workers pre-sort ballots ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections in Detroit, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) The disinformation threat facing US midterms extends beyond Election Day Experts and national security officials worry that lies and conspiracies about voting could cause voters to reject outcomes or spark violence. Nov 7, 2022 By Benjamin Freed Suzanne Smalley Elias Groll AJ Vicens
Poll workers during early voting at Laurel Race Track Oct. 28, 2022, in Laurel, Maryland. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) Amid election conspiracy theories, CISA says there’s no credible threat to voting equipment CISA Director Jen Easterly said the administration is "concerned" about foreign influence during the upcoming elections. Nov 1, 2022 By Christian Vasquez
Stickers on the ballot box at a polling place during early voting on October 25, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Americans should be ready — and watching — for Russian meddling in the midterms and beyond Considering Putin’s threats against the West, it is unlikely Moscow will waive an opportunity to undermine the U.S. during election season. Oct 27, 2022 By Bilyana Lilly