election
Google to limit election queries Bard and AI-based search can answer
In the run up to 2024 US Presidential election.
Dec 21 2023 7:46AM
Bipartisan US push to ban deceptive AI-generated ads
That could be used to influence federal elections.
Sep 13 2023 12:10PM
OpenAI chief concerned about AI being used to compromise elections
Needs regulation.
May 17 2023 11:56AM
AEC plots next stage of mammoth election systems rebuild
Looks to replace Australia's three core electoral IT systems.
Aug 5 2022 12:50PM
Labor promises $1 billion to support local tech sector
Quantum computing, robotics, AI and software.
May 13 2022 1:00PM
Labor pledges $650m-plus for regional communications
Will fit Australia Post vehicles with mobile signal measuring devices.
Apr 6 2022 8:39AM
NBN Co gets 250 orders in first week of FTTN-P upgrades being offered
Confirms it will stick to caretaker conventions during election period.
Apr 1 2022 11:19AM
'Serious concerns' over NSW iVote suspension for blind voters
Vision Australia calls for upgrades to be fast-tracked.
Jan 19 2022 6:15PM
NSW shelves iVote system until 'extensive reconfiguration' can occur
After glitch during local government elections.
Jan 18 2022 5:58PM
NSW Electoral Commission apologises after iVote system inaccessible on election day
Full post-incident report may not be revealed until May 2022.
Dec 5 2021 1:33AM
AEC to scope voter verification tech for polling places
Looks to automate mark-off from electoral list.
Mar 24 2021 3:54PM
AEC to get another 5500 ECL devices for polling places
Secures $24.4 million in funding.
Mar 1 2021 12:05PM
Google stops donations to US Congress members who voted against election results
For this election cycle.
Jan 27 2021 6:41AM
Big Tech struggles to curb Trump misinformation
Amid US vote count.
Nov 5 2020 6:58AM
FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day
Arouses further suspicion of voter suppression campaign.
Nov 4 2020 6:21AM
US says Iranian hackers behind threatening emails accessed voter data
From at least one US state.
Nov 2 2020 6:46AM
Microsoft quietly prepares to avoid spotlight under Biden
Emerges as a significant backer of his campaign.
Oct 27 2020 6:29AM
Court orders seizure of 'Trickbot' ransomware botnet controls
Takedown achieved using copyright law.
Oct 13 2020 9:08AM
Govt bankrolls election systems rebuild
Budget 2020: Fronts $97m for long-overdue overhaul.
Oct 7 2020 12:28AM
Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat
Networks tied to 2016 election interference.
Sep 25 2020 6:59AM
