Ep. 164 Election Security: Protecting the Foundation of Democracy – AI can Boost Election Integrity, if Done Correctly

28/08/2024 58 min
Ep. 164 Election Security: Protecting the Foundation of Democracy – AI can Boost Election Integrity, if Done Correctly

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In this week's episode of Fed's At the Edge, we are talking about US Elections. From observations about challenges seen in previous elections to best practices to ensure a safe and fair election process.   We'll explore sources of help for election officials like utilizing CISA, local associations, and the US Election Assistance Commission. We also touch on critical areas like cybersecurity, communications, and physical security.   Mark Earley, Supervisor of Elections for Leon County, FL, shares how election professionals should be aware of phishing vulnerabilities as they honor the responsibility of answering citizens emails   Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today to hear this and more, and learn how you can get involved.