Harvard Data Science Review Podcast AI and Elections: A Conversation with Secretary Steve Simon of Minnesota
Jun 28, 2024
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Decentralized Vote Counting Explained
- Most states have a decentralized election system where local entities count votes, not the secretary of state.
- The secretary of state's office oversees, certifies equipment, and provides legal guidance but does not directly count votes.
AI Amplifies Existing Election Threats
- AI is a new focus in election integrity, mainly because it amplifies existing threats like disinformation.
- This is the first presidential election cycle where AI has drawn sustained attention in election administration.
Verify Election Info From Trusted Sources
- Voters should seek trusted sources to verify election information and be skeptical of social media claims.
- Election administrators collaborate with technical experts to detect AI-generated fakes and provide accurate voter information.