AI in Politics & Activism

In-depth analysis and breaking updates on AI in politics & activism, shaping the future of technology. Tracking the stories that matter most.

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AI

A week of "Dump Big Tech" protests

Demonstrations across the US this week targeted tech company headquarters, elected officials, and data center construction sites.

Tricia Crimmins
Image of a protester wearing a salmon-colored dress holding two signs, one reading "climate emergency" and another reading "AI fans the climate crisis."
AI

Protests outside NYC offices of Palantir, Google denounce data centers, facial recognition tech

The events were part of weeklong anti-Big Tech demonstrations across the US.

Tricia Crimmins
Graphic of a glitched out election sticker
AI

What MIT researchers learned from 16 million election-related AI responses

The study authors wanted to better understand AI’s impact on the media environment.

Patrick Kulp
Two AI figures and blocks of code with an American flag in the background
AI

‘AI election’ roundup: Deepfakes and AI memes are taking off

Here’s the latest on AI’s role in the 2024 election.

Patrick Kulp
Kamala Harris with American flags emerging from digital containers and red pixelated ones symbolizing spam or maliciousness
AI

Web traffic—and spam—increased during 2024 DNC

Since President Joe Biden dropped out, political spam email increased, a report suggests.

Kelcee Griffis
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AI

Political consultant behind Biden deepfake calls faces $6m FCC fine

Proposed penalty points to growing prevalence of AI in elections.

Kelcee Griffis
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AI

Tech is improving at an exponential rate. Here’s what that means for society

Azeem Azhar, tech analyst, entrepreneur, and author, walks us through his new book on our exponential age.

Dan McCarthy

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