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Tech Tuesday: Battling the influence of misinformation in elections

 An American flag waves in the breeze next to a sign directing Ohioans to vote.
Samantha Hendrickson
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AP
An American flag waves in the breeze next to a sign directing Ohioans to vote inside Tharp Sixth Grade School, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 in Hilliard, Ohio. It’s the final day that Ohio citizens can vote in a GOP-rushed special election on whether to make the state constitution harder to amend, likely having direct impact on abortion rights in the state

As America gears up for another presidential election, so are the people across the globe who want to influence what we think about the candidates, the issues and even whether we vote at all.

It’s not exactly new, but the rise of artificial intelligence will make 2024's election cycle very different from 2020.

We're discussing what can be done to battle the spread of misinformation in political campaigns.

Many people walk into first dates knowing little about the person they’re about to meet. Usually, it’s what they’ve seen on a dating profile or by searching social media, and perhaps a casual glance at their resume on LinkedIn.

One woman decided to create a Facebook group called Are We Dating the Same Guy?

The idea was for women to share information on guys they were dating in an effort to stay safe. Though, not everyone has had good experiences.

For Android users who get left out of iPhone group texts, a landmark antitrust lawsuit could make it easier for the two operating systems to interact.

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