Election officials highlight that while hacking vote counts directly is extremely difficult due to robust systems, altering voter perceptions poses a significant risk to democracy. The focus is less on changing votes and more on undermining trust.
Perception hacks can be even more damaging than actual interference, as they don't require manipulations of voting systems; instead, they create confusion and belief in fraud, a tactic discussed by intelligence analysts concerned about election integrity.
The rise of misinformation machines allows adversaries not to hack votes but to hack deep into the psyche of voters, leading to cynicism and distrust in democracies, suggested by experts in the field.
Adam Darrah noted that the psychological manipulation of voters via videos or false documents can lead to significant social chaos and mistrust, with major implications for the functioning of American democracy.
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