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Manipulation of Information Sways Democracy
Major tech companies like Google and Meta play a significant role in shaping electoral outcomes through algorithmic manipulation, primarily by influencing undecided voters with biased information. Research indicates that this kind of interference can decisively affect election results, such as Google's ability to sway 2.6 million votes in favor of a specific candidate. The power to control what information is accessible raises concerns about the integrity of democratic processes and the preservation of a well-informed electorate within a constitutional republic.