Technology and Transparency in ElectionsCEFR A2
28 Mar 2025
Adapted from Melissa Vida, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Hartono Creative Studio, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
During elections, technology plays an important role. Three projects won a recent competition for their innovative solutions against disinformation. One such project is Goddard, which uses artificial intelligence to analyze news in Ecuador. It helps users identify reliable sources and improve media literacy.
Another project, VeritasAI, allows citizens to report election irregularities in real time. Users can submit reports from any device, creating an interactive map that shows patterns of problems. Lastly, PillMind focuses on making political promises easier to understand, allowing voters to make informed decisions.
Difficult words
- disinformation — false information spread to deceive people.
- innovative — new and creative ideas or methods.
- literacy — the ability to read and write.
- irregularities — things that are not normal or usual.
- interactive — able to respond to users' actions.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think media literacy is important during elections?
- How can technology help to reduce disinformation?
- What features would you like in an app for reporting issues?
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