AI presents political peril for 2024 with threat to mislead voters
Tech-inclined political scientists and computer engineers have long warned that artificial intelligence could pose a major threat to our electoral system; AI tools can now create cloned human voices and realistic images at a low cost, leading to a rapid spread of misinformation. Especially considering social media algorithms' ability to disseminate information quickly to targeted audiences, dirty campaign tricks may soon reach a new low in the 2024 presidential election. Visit Associated Press to learn moreImage Credit:mikemacmarketing (CC BY 2.0)
Feinstein Returns to Senate, Casting First Vote in Months
Senator Dianne Feinstein returned to the Senate on Wednesday May 10th, casting her first vote in three months after recovering from complications related to a shingles diagnosis. The California Senator's lengthy absence had sparked calls for her resignation from fellow Democrats, many of whom were concerned about the legislature's ability to function with the current slim Democratic majority. Feinstein, age 89, holds a seat on the Senate judiciary committee, where her vote is desperately needed to swiftly confirm President Biden’s judicial appointments. Visit US
Ramaswamy proposes raising voting voting age to 25, unless people serve in military or pass a test
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, recently advocated for raising the minimum voting age to 25 unless young Americans have served at least six months in the military or pass the citizenship test ordinarily administered to immigrants seeking naturalized citizenship. During a campaign event in Urbandale, Iowa Ramaswamy said that the absence of national pride is a major issue in the United States and that raising the voting age could, “create a sense of shared purpose and responsibility amongst young Americans to become educated
Election officials hold art contest to celebrate voting
The Pitt County, North Carolina Board of Elections is hosting an art contest in an effort to engage children and the general public in the election process. Children ages 8-14 have the opportunity to design “I Voted” stickers while anyone age 15 and up can submit “My Vote” visual art designs. The Board of Elections will select two winning “I Voted” designs which will be used on stickers and distributed on election day. Etsil S. Mason, chairwoman of the Pitt County Board of Elections,
W. VA. politicos keep fighting over 2020; voters, not so much
Years after the conclusion of the 2020 presidential election, West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey continue to raise concerns about the legitimacy of the election. Echoing claims from former president Donald Trump, West Virginia Republican leaders are going as far to say the election was “stolen.” West Virginia voters, on the other hand, do not share their elected leaders fervor regarding 2020 election misinformation. Trevor Southerly, a 20-year-old community college student from Moorefield, West Virginia, says the talking