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AI in US Elections: Insights from the US Election Assistance Commission

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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is an independent, bipartisan commission dedicated to improving the administration of elections and helping Americans participate in the voting process. I had the pleasure of meeting with Commissioners Donald Palmer, Thomas Hicks, and Benjamin Hovland for an insightful discussion at their headquarters in Washington, DC. L to R: Commissioner … Continue reading AI in US Elections: Insights from the US Election Assistance Commission

AI and Democracy: Insights from Katie Harbath

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Katie Harbath, CEO of Anchor Change, is a well-known figure in the tech world, especially from her time at Facebook as the Director of Public Policy for global elections. I had the pleasure of meeting Katie at DC’s iconic Hamilton restaurant, and she was incredibly generous with her insights and experiences. Lunch at the Hamilton … Continue reading AI and Democracy: Insights from Katie Harbath

The impact of AI on democracy: A conversation with Bruce Schneier

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Bruce Schneier first came to my attention through an article he wrote for Wired a few weeks after the 2024 US Presidential election. That led me to an extensive body of work that focuses on cryptography and cybersecurity, but fires some well-aimed missiles at the intersection of AI and elections. Bruce kindly agreed to meet … Continue reading The impact of AI on democracy: A conversation with Bruce Schneier