Ginny Badanes

Ginny Badanes leads Microsoft’s Democracy Forward program, focused on protecting elections from disinformation and cyber threats. She discusses Microsoft's proactive measures in their Situation Room, highlighting teamwork on Election Day to ensure electoral integrity. Badanes anticipates chaotic disinformation tactics, fueled by AI technologies like deepfakes, and emphasizes the necessity of tech companies collaborating for accountability. She paints a clear picture of the looming challenges, drawing from past experiences while forging a path for improved communication and preparedness.