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The Sunday Show
Are Platforms Prepared for the Post-Election Period?
Nov 2, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Katie Harbath, a tech consultant and former Facebook executive, joins Nicole Schneidman, a technology policy strategist, and Dean Jackson, a policy expert and fellow at Tech Policy Press. They delve into the preparedness of social media platforms for post-election challenges. Topics include the threat of misinformation, the struggles of election officials, and the implications of high-profile figures spreading false claims. The trio emphasizes the need for collaboration between tech companies and electoral bodies to safeguard democracy.
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- Social media platforms must enhance their monitoring efforts to combat disinformation and election fraud claims during the critical post-election period.
- The collaboration between tech companies and election officials is vital to support election workers facing threats and prevent burnout.
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Key Election Milestones and Their Significance
The podcast highlights five crucial milestones in the U.S. election process leading up to Inauguration Day, starting with Election Day on November 5th. This day signifies the deadline for in-person voting and mail-in ballot submissions, marking the beginning of ballot counting and certification processes. Following this, December 11th is emphasized as a new deadline under the Electoral Count Reform Act, where states must issue certificates identifying their electoral slates. December 17th sees the Electoral College convening, and the discussion culminates with January 6th, 2025, when Congress officially counts and certifies the electoral results, leading to Inauguration Day on January 20th.
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