Democrats warn tech firms of election security ‘backsliding’ ahead of midterms
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ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
October 20, 2026 11:07 AM ET
Senior intelligence and election oversight lawmakers want social media companies and AI developers to strengthen safeguards against false voting information, foreign influence campaigns and deceptive AI content.
Top congressional Democrats are pressing major technology companies to strengthen their election safeguards ahead of the midterms, warning that inconsistent enforcement and inaccurate AI-generated voting information could leave Americans more exposed to manipulation or interfere with their ability to cast ballots.
In a letter to the heads of 25 companies — including Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and TikTok — the lawmakers said some firms are retreating from commitments to protect elections, even as their products make it easier for foreign adversaries and domestic actors to reach large audiences with deceptive material.
“Unfortunately, there are concerning signs of...
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