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Democrats warn tech firms of election security backsliding ahead of midterms

Original: Democrats warn tech firms of election security ‘backsliding’ ahead of midterms

Democratic lawmakers are cautioning major technology companies against weakening their election security efforts ahead of the US midterm elections. The warning points to concerns that firms are scaling back safeguards against misinformation and foreign interference compared with previous election cycles. The message signals growing pressure on the tech industry to maintain protections as the vote approaches.

Why now: Concerns are mounting that tech companies are reducing election protections as the US midterms draw near.

Democratic PartyUS technology companiesUS midterm elections

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