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Opinion | This New Year, Resolve to Green Up Your News Feed

The recent global election supercycle sidelined climate issues in favor of more pressing political matters, despite heightened public concern for the environment.
#gender-equality

Growth of women in power around world stalls despite year of landmark moments'

The growth in female political representation has stagnated globally, despite significant elections and the participation of billions.

Half of the world goes to the polls in 2024. Let's ensure women's voices are heard | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

2024 is projected to be the largest election year globally, with over 60 countries and half the population voting.
Efforts are needed to ensure democratic participation, especially by women, to address global challenges and work towards gender equality in leadership roles.

Growth of women in power around world stalls despite year of landmark moments'

The growth in female political representation has stagnated globally, despite significant elections and the participation of billions.

Half of the world goes to the polls in 2024. Let's ensure women's voices are heard | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

2024 is projected to be the largest election year globally, with over 60 countries and half the population voting.
Efforts are needed to ensure democratic participation, especially by women, to address global challenges and work towards gender equality in leadership roles.
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#democracy

History has never ended, but are we at a crossroads again?

The triumph of liberal democracy is increasingly questioned as global democratic decline challenges previous optimism.

Democracy at the World's Ballot Boxes

The state of democracy in 2023 shows both vulnerabilities and resilience, with a significant number of elections shaping global democratic health.

Did democracy survive the 2024 global election marathon?

In 2024, democracy faced severe challenges, with a large number of elections plagued by disputes and declining public trust in electoral processes.

Global experts look abroad for lessons in super election year | Cornell Chronicle

This year's global elections show a mixed but hopeful trend for democracy, emphasizing citizen organization against autocracy.

History has never ended, but are we at a crossroads again?

The triumph of liberal democracy is increasingly questioned as global democratic decline challenges previous optimism.

Democracy at the World's Ballot Boxes

The state of democracy in 2023 shows both vulnerabilities and resilience, with a significant number of elections shaping global democratic health.

Did democracy survive the 2024 global election marathon?

In 2024, democracy faced severe challenges, with a large number of elections plagued by disputes and declining public trust in electoral processes.

Global experts look abroad for lessons in super election year | Cornell Chronicle

This year's global elections show a mixed but hopeful trend for democracy, emphasizing citizen organization against autocracy.
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#ai-content

Meta says AI-generated content was less than 1 precent of election misinformation

AI content constituted less than 1% of election misinformation detected by Meta's fact-checkers during major global elections.

Tech companies make more commitments to address AI-generated election misinformation

Tech companies commit to combatting harmful AI content related to global elections
Agreement includes commitments to prevent AI-generated misinformation

Meta says AI-generated content was less than 1 precent of election misinformation

AI content constituted less than 1% of election misinformation detected by Meta's fact-checkers during major global elections.

Tech companies make more commitments to address AI-generated election misinformation

Tech companies commit to combatting harmful AI content related to global elections
Agreement includes commitments to prevent AI-generated misinformation
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#inflation

Kamala Harris is just the latest victim of global trend to oust incumbents

Governments globally are facing unprecedented electoral defeats due to rising inflation and widespread dissatisfaction with the status quo.

Elections increase uncertainty over global economic recovery, says IMF

Elections worldwide causing economic uncertainty.

Kamala Harris is just the latest victim of global trend to oust incumbents

Governments globally are facing unprecedented electoral defeats due to rising inflation and widespread dissatisfaction with the status quo.

Elections increase uncertainty over global economic recovery, says IMF

Elections worldwide causing economic uncertainty.
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#election-security

US elections have never been more secure, says CISA chief

Election infrastructure is more secure than ever, with preparations at an all-time high for the 2024 elections.

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, ECI seeks OpenAI's advice on combating AI in elections

ECI meeting with OpenAI executives for AI guidance
Tech giants signing a pledge to combat AI misuse during elections

US elections have never been more secure, says CISA chief

Election infrastructure is more secure than ever, with preparations at an all-time high for the 2024 elections.

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, ECI seeks OpenAI's advice on combating AI in elections

ECI meeting with OpenAI executives for AI guidance
Tech giants signing a pledge to combat AI misuse during elections
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The Next Tech Backlash Will Be About Hygiene

Generative AI might threaten mental and physical health through social media addiction.
AI companies have raised considerable funds and will face scrutiny regarding health impacts and democracy.

UK election could be rigged by use of AI deepfakes

Deepfake videos could potentially impact the UK election in 2024.
Concerns about the influence of AI-generated deepfakes on elections globally.
#international-relations

Ballot box binge: Votes loom in coming days from Mongolia to Iran to Britain in a busy election year

National elections are taking place in more than 50 countries this year, influencing global geopolitics amidst various challenges and issues.

Why the 2024 elections will be a turning point for LGBTQ+ rights all over the world

Implications of global elections for LGBTQ+ rights
Contrasting approaches to LGBTQ+ rights across different countries

Ballot box binge: Votes loom in coming days from Mongolia to Iran to Britain in a busy election year

National elections are taking place in more than 50 countries this year, influencing global geopolitics amidst various challenges and issues.

Why the 2024 elections will be a turning point for LGBTQ+ rights all over the world

Implications of global elections for LGBTQ+ rights
Contrasting approaches to LGBTQ+ rights across different countries
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Podcast: Storage and compliance outlook for 2024 | Computer Weekly

2024 will be a busy year for regulatory changes, including updates to PCI, European data protection regulations, and the divergence between UK's ICO and the rest of the EU.
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the EU Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) are also gaining traction globally.

These are the major elections NPR correspondents are watching

Global elections in 2024 are crucial amidst rising concerns of democratic backsliding and technological influence.
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