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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 21h
We decided to check on how well chatbots are at spotting AI, more than 1 month after California's new AI Transparency Act went into effect, and 1 month until Election Day. Spoiler alert: they're still terrible. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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Chatbots Still Bad at Spotting AI-Generated Images Despite New Law
The California AI Transparency Act requires AI-generated images to include digital labels, but most chatbots aren’t looking for them.
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Stephen Spaulding @stevespaulding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
That's one reason among many that we need term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices. Under the most popular proposal, justices would serve for 18 years before transitioning to senior status. Importantly, this means each president would get two -- and only two -- SCOTUS noms.
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Democracy Vibe · by NoMAGA @democracyvibe.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
That distinction matters: an operation doesn’t have to change a single ballot to damage an election. Flooding voters with convincing falsehoods can erode trust in the result—and make accurate counting harder to defend.
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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
AI is transforming foreign operations against US elections. While the federal govt has stepped back from tracking and deterring such actions, the private sector still publishes what they see. Here's what they say 40 days out from Election Day. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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AI Is Changing Foreign Election Influence
Threat reports from tech firms and independent monitors offer a glimpse of how foreign adversaries are changing tactics.
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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What a wonderful tribute to my brilliant, funny, warm colleague Mireya Navarro, who so many of us will deeply miss. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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Remembering Mireya Navarro, Founder and Chief of Brennan en español
Her colleagues pay tribute to her incredible contributions as a journalist, advocate, mentor, and friend.
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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Great thread on how much evidence there is that Super PACs and the huge amount big money in our political system results in blatant corruption. This isn’t subtle.
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Ian Vandewalker @ianvan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This deeply researched piece has jaw-dropping allegations of pay-to-play deals where tens of thousands in political donations are made right before a company gets tens of millions in contracts for products the DOD didn't want. www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
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The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
After the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini...
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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Rumors about “rigged elections" are now a fixture of U.S. elections, leading to diminished trust in election results & democracy (broadly). These rumors can sometimes be hard to debunk, esp. in their early stages. Our UW team has identified the 6 common ways that election integrity rumors mislead:
Infographic titled "Six Ways 'Rigged Election' Rumors Mislead." A two-column table pairs six labeled categories with descriptions. The first three categories are:

No Evidence: The rumor is entirely unsubstantiated. There's no evidence to support the rumor.

Fake/False Evidence: The rumor is based on fake or synthetic evidence (e.g. AI-generated content), manipulated evidence, or false witness testimony.

Misinterpreted Evidence: This rumor is based upon real evidence that has been misinterpreted or intentionally mischaracterized to create a false impression.

A black banner then introduces the final three categories: "Real Evidence, Real Voting Issue, False Narrative."

Exaggerated Impact: The rumor centers on a real issue with voting but falsely insinuates or exaggerates impact on election results.

Ignored Remedies: The rumor centers on a real issue with voting but ignores and/or obscures the remedies that would address this problem

False Blame: The rumor centers on a real issue with voting but either falsely attributes intent for an accidental issue or places blame on an innocent party.

Source: UW Center for an Informed Public, September 2026.
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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
And, of course, excluding non-citizens from the census would harm the whole country and break the law. The latest from @lmillerkaralunas.bsky.social: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 18/09/2026
@brennancenter.org tested some of the most popular AI models to learn how they can be exploited to peddle false election narratives in this year's midterms. @larrynorden.bsky.social and David Evan Harris on how AI companies, lawmakers, and civil society can ensure free and fair elections this fall:
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The Second AI Election: Testing the Safeguards Before November
Tests of six popular AI models show how easily their election safeguards can be bypassed, and what companies, lawmakers, and civil society should be before November.
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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
How will AI be used in the midterms and 2028, and what can be done to mitigate some of the biggest dangers? David Evan Harris and I unpack the findings of our latest study. www.justsecurity.org/154924/ai-di...
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The Second AI Election: Testing the Safeguards Before November
Tests of six popular AI models show how easily their election safeguards can be bypassed, and what companies, lawmakers, and civil society should be before November.
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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Forgot to link: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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How Polls Can Help or Hurt Democracy
Attacks on legitimate polls and the rise of fake polls make it hard for voters to know what to believe.
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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Brennan Center published a nice article about the dual strategy of disputing established polls and putting out low-quality or biased polls to muddy the waters on leading candidates. One worry is how this might mesh with GOP efforts to contest election results if/when they lose.
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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Very proud of my teammates tonight!
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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Over the next 60, those seeking to undermine our elections are going to ramp up the misinformation, using rumor, AI and misrepresentation to do so. The good news is we have a pretty good idea of what is coming and can prepare for it now. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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Five False Election Rumors to Watch For
Voters should expect recurring false election narratives to resurface in the coming months — and familiarize themselves with the facts.
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
• A handful of tips focused on foreign interference was spun into a 'massive operation' to steal an election. • Academic research was recast as the work of a “cutout” rather than the protected speech of researchers. • Federal capacity for countering actual foreign propaganda was gutted.
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The “GEC Files” Don’t Show a Censorship Operation
The State Department promised proof of a vast censorship scheme. The documents Sarah Rogers released show something else entirely.
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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
You can read the full report here: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
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Protecting Judges from Rising Threats
Federal judges and their families are facing extraordinary pressures. Improved security can ensure that they remain safe and that judicial independence remains uncompromised.
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AFP Fact Check @factcheck.afp.com · 30/08/2026
Our North America team is excited to be partnering with other US fact-checkers to produce a pop-up newsletter debunking deceptive 2026 midterm ads and election disinformation. Subscribe today: u.afp.com/USMidtermsNe...
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 26/08/2026
“Though [AI chatbots] frequently mixed up facts, they resisted election misinformation in general," @larrynorden.bsky.social wrote in @washingtonpost.com. But the lack of strong guardrails against generating deceptive AI content requires urgent fixes.
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We Fed Chatbots Election Lies. Here’s What Happened
Leading up to the 2026 midterms and beyond, AI companies and lawmakers must strengthen safeguards against election disinformation.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 26/08/2026
The job of an election official has become more stressful as false information about our elections has increased. You can support our elections by turning to trusted sources for accurate information. bit.ly/45Ri1rF
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Behind the Scenes: How Elections Stay Secure
Across thousands of election jurisdictions, officials face rising scrutiny and a flood of misinformation - and they show up anyway. Here's an inside look at how they keep your vote secure.
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Washington Post Opinions @postopinions.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The latest from @larrynorden.bsky.social:
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 25/08/2026
"The 2026 midterms could be called the first chatbot election," @larrynorden.bsky.social in a new @washingtonpost.com op-ed. He details how AI may help fight and fuel election disinformation, urging for tighter safeguards against AI-generated election lies.
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Opinion | Does AI help or hurt misinformation? Here’s what we found.
The 2026 midterms could be called the first chatbot election.
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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
In @postopinions.bsky.social, I discuss the @brennancenter.org’s recent study of AI’s potential impact on the midterm and 2028 elections, and what can be done to minimize the most harmful effects of the technology in the coming weeks and years. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Opinion | Does AI help or hurt misinformation? Here’s what we found.
The 2026 midterms could be called the first chatbot election.
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John Lloyd @boyonabike62.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling unleashed a torrent of corporate PAC money that has weakened food safety laws designed to protect the public from food borne illnesses.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 19/08/2026
As the midterms approach, we tested AI chatbots on election disinformation. Our research found they can challenge conspiracy theories — but they also enable users to generate deceptive election content. Here’s what we found: bit.ly/3TSPbV6
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Does AI Fight or Fuel Election Disinformation?
As the midterms approach, our tests reveal that popular chatbots challenge conspiracy theories. Still, they offer users the ability to create deceitful images, audio, and video.
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Rachel Levinson-Waldman @rlevinsonwaldman.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Really great rundown by @danw329.bsky.social on voters’ feelings about money in politics in Alaska and beyond - starts at 21:25.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 17/08/2026
Brennan Center testing found AI chatbots couldn’t recognize images their own tools had made. Co-author @larrynorden.bsky.social: “They were uniformly bad at identifying if something was AI or not,” often “crediting images as photos being taken by real people.”
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How AI Is Reshaping Election Information Ahead of the 2026 US Midterms
Justin Hendrix spoke to Larry Norden, vice president of the Elections and Government Program at the Brennan Center, about a new analysis of the subject.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 17/08/2026
“The demolition of the Corporate Transparency Act is just the latest and most dramatic move to cater to the president’s deep-pocketed buddies and fellow cronies,” @cjcmichel.bsky.social argues.
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A Green Light for Crooks
The Treasury has made the American economy a safe space for corruption.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 17/08/2026
Do you know how to tell if a poll is legitimate? A new analysis of how polling works and how it’s being undermined could help you spot any fakes: bit.ly/3SuDWBS
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How Polls Can Help or Hurt Democracy
Attacks on legitimate polls and the rise of fake polls make it hard for voters to know what to believe.
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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I have long been a fan of @techpolicypress.bsky.social and @justinhendrix.bsky.social, so this wide ranging conversation about election security, technology, disinformation and the new role of AI was a treat.
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Joseph Lorenzo Hall, PhD @josephhall.org · 16/08/2026
Superb interview of @larrynorden.bsky.social , who has been fighting this fight from the beginning and kicking butt the entire time. Larry is a real treasure.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 15/08/2026
The results of our study on the potential impact of AI on elections were in some ways encouraging and in others unnerving. bit.ly/4qiFP1e
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How AI Might Affect Elections
A new study shows the promise and peril of artificial intelligence.
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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Today, the Brennan Center releases a major study on AI and its potential impact on election disinformation in the midterms. Our months-long study produced some surprising results. Some good, some alarming. 🧵 www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
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Does AI Fight or Fuel Election Disinformation?
As the midterms approach, our tests reveal that popular chatbots challenge conspiracy theories. Still, they offer users the ability to create deceitful images, audio, and video.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 13/08/2026
Is U.S. democracy ready for AI? We tested how chatbots respond to election disinformation — and whether they would help create it. Here are the results: bit.ly/3TSPbV6
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 13/08/2026
As the midterms approach, we tested AI chatbots on election disinformation. Our research found they can challenge conspiracy theories — but they also enable users to generate deceptive election content. Here’s what we found: bit.ly/3TSPbV6
brennancenter.org
Does AI Fight or Fuel Election Disinformation?
As the midterms approach, our tests reveal that popular chatbots challenge conspiracy theories. Still, they offer users the ability to create deceitful images, audio, and video.
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Pinky Weitzman @pinkyweitzman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Essential reading. We tested six major chatbots on election disinfo. They're good at debunking conspiracy theories, but image/video generation guardrails were "ineffective, inconsistently applied, or functionally absent." A single prompt could create convincing fake "evidence" of voter fraud.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 11/08/2026
More people are relying on AI to sort fact from fiction during elections. Our testing found that while chatbots can correct misinformation, they can also help create it.
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Does AI Fight or Fuel Election Disinformation?
As the midterms approach, our tests reveal that popular chatbots challenge conspiracy theories. Still, they offer users the ability to create deceitful images, audio, and video.
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Godless @godlessone.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
An important read. The follow-up 🧵is excellent.
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Larry Norden @larrynorden.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Today, the Brennan Center releases a major study on AI and its potential impact on election disinformation in the midterms. Our months-long study produced some surprising results. Some good, some alarming. 🧵 www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
brennancenter.org
Does AI Fight or Fuel Election Disinformation?
As the midterms approach, our tests reveal that popular chatbots challenge conspiracy theories. Still, they offer users the ability to create deceitful images, audio, and video.
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Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
NEW: Trump’s coziness with AI oligarchs is a defining feature of his admin. But the AI companies reshaping our lives are also betting on the support of Democrats. We tracked close to 100 former Biden officials to their new jobs working in the AI industry:
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Tracking the Revolving Door Between AI and Former Biden Officials | Revolving Door Project
This tracker was last updated on August 3, 2026.  The artificial intelligence industry is rapidly reshaping every facet of life, from the popularity of chatbots and disruption of the workplace to the ...
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 31/07/2026
A new bill would establish a federal ethics agency to curb political corruption in the federal government, among other reforms.
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Ian Vandewalker @ianvan.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The 50 top megadonors have given $1.6 BILLION to influence the midterm elections so far. They mostly represent the finance & tech industries (venture capital, AI, crypto, gambling), and many oppose consumer-protection regulations that impact their profits. www.washingtonpost.com/elections/in...
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Meet the megadonors pouring more than $1.6 billion into the 2026 elections
Billionaires and newly minted trillionaire Elon Musk make up the top individual donors.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 21/07/2026
Congress has the power to set term limits for Supreme Court justices. Here’s why: bit.ly/4wkTlDK
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Want Supreme Court Term Limits? Here’s How to Do It
The Brennan Center has laid out a compelling roadmap for Congress to follow.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The People Own the Constitution, Not the Court talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-p...
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The People Own the Constitution, Not the Court
I wanted to direct your attention to this podcast episode from Slate....
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Stephen Spaulding @stevespaulding.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A strong majority of the American people disapprove of the Supreme Court and the way it's doing its job. 55 percent disapprove, according to a poll just released by the Washington Post/Ipsos. We're compiling the polls and data here to learn more: www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
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Public Polling on the Supreme Court
The data includes sentiment on the Supreme Court itself and reform proposals.
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wendyweiser.bsky.social @wendyweiser.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Mullin is threatening to withhold funds from states or to prosecute public officials who do not participate in a program that has been ruled illegal by a federal judge.
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Ah the old Twitter Files move: Assert outlandish claims, say you have evidence, get press for that, then release something that shows the opposite, assuming that many don’t bother to look, fellow travelers will tout it regardless, and by the time critics highlight it, the news cycle has moved on.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 17/07/2026
The president thinks it's dangerous to collect even publicly available voter files all in one place. Yet his Justice Department is trying to do just that with confidential personal voter info and entirely inadequate security protections. bit.ly/46tX4nd
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“Confidential” Agreements Show Trump Administration’s Plans for States’ Voter Data 
At least 10 states have handed over their full voter files to the Justice Department.
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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
BINGO!
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