Tech Policy Press
As the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election hangs in the balance, it is worth looking at new academic research that explores the relationship between elections, political communications, and technology. This piece looks at three recent studies that provide insights into the efficacy of prebunking election misinformation using AI, the resilience and growth of online hate networks, and the shortcomings of political communication research in addressing threats of illiberalism from the far-right.