Q&A: Navigating the minefield of election disinformation
With the U.S. general election less than a week away, social media platforms and online spaces are saturated with a deluge of campaign ads and messaging. A concerning mix of disinformation and misinformation is woven into this content, making it a ch.....»»
Perplexity unveils an AI-powered ‘election information hub’
Perplexity has launched an "information hub" atop its AI chatbot platform that will provide voters with timely (and hopefully accurate) election updates......»»
Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
A nationally representative survey of U.S. adults finds a public highly attuned to the 2024 election campaign. Researchers at the University of South Florida's Center for Sustainable Democracy, in partnership with researchers at Rutgers University, t.....»»
Monkeys know who will win the election—primal instincts humans share with them shape voters" choices
As Election Day looms with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in a dead heat, pollsters and pundits are scrambling for clues to predict the outcome......»»
Guns, militia and social media amplify the risks of political violence during the US election
Political violence is hardly new to America. Since the country's inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. Yet the threat of pol.....»»
Perplexity will show live US election results despite AI accuracy warnings
AI search engine embraces 2024 US election with live tracker and chatbot info hub. On Friday, Perplexity launched an election information hub that relies on data from The Associat.....»»
Nations gather for crunch climate talks in shadow of US vote
World leaders kick off UN climate talks next week, days after a knife edge US election that could send shockwaves through global efforts to limit dangerous warming......»»
Psychological inoculation: Combining two simple tools could combat election misinformation
A popular new strategy for combating misinformation doesn't by itself help people distinguish truth from falsehood but improves when paired with reminders to focus on accuracy, finds new Cornell University-led research supported by Google......»»
Monica Lewinsky reveals who she is voting for in the presidential election
Monica Lewinsky reveals who she is voting for in the presidential election.....»»
Laptop, smartphone, and game console prices could soar after the election
Most Americans may not realize popular tech hasn't been hit by China tariffs—yet. Tech companies are bracing ahead of the US presidential election, dreading the looming threat o.....»»
Democrats have a plan if Trump prematurely declares election victory
Democrats have a plan if Trump prematurely declares election victory.....»»
The Daily T: The US pollster who says an election landslide is still possible
The Daily T: The US pollster who says an election landslide is still possible.....»»
Here are 3 science-backed strategies to rein in election anxiety
A clinical psychologist offers guidance on how to deal with ramping stress. Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your emotional lands.....»»
How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root
On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to quickly remedy the problem, but not before accusations.....»»
Lauren Boebert May Suddenly Be in Trouble This Election
Lauren Boebert May Suddenly Be in Trouble This Election.....»»
Nicolle Wallace calls on her former boss, George W. Bush to break silence on 2024 Election
Nicolle Wallace calls on her former boss, George W. Bush to break silence on 2024 Election.....»»
How the 2024 Election Could Change Access to Health Care in the U.S. and Influence Global Nuclear Policies
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could reshape policies from health care at home to nuclear proliferation abroad.....»»
How to Calm Your Election Anxiety—Even After Polls Close
People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election. A psychiatrist offers several self-help methods to reduce feelings of despair.....»»
Q&A: Navigating the minefield of election disinformation
With the U.S. general election less than a week away, social media platforms and online spaces are saturated with a deluge of campaign ads and messaging. A concerning mix of disinformation and misinformation is woven into this content, making it a ch.....»»
Veterans and military family members improve election confidence, study finds
Veterans and military family members (VMF) who serve in election jobs, including as poll workers, strengthen public trust in the fairness, security and safety of elections, finds a new study by the University of Maryland's Center for Democracy and Ci.....»»
Expert shares advice on how to ease anxiety this election season
This election season, there is more at stake than which political party or candidate wins the race—it is voters' mental health......»»