Automated bot networks have become a serious global threat to election integrity, enabling disinformation, infrastructure attacks, and fraudulent voter activities. Advances in AI have made these operations easier and more scalable, allowing state-sponsored groups to manipulate narratives and undermine trust in democracy. HUMAN’s 2024 Quadrillion Report revealed billions of blocked attacks, emphasizing the growing risk. Protecting elections requires AI-driven bot detection, behavioral analysis, and real-time monitoring of voting systems, registration databases, and social media. Collaboration among governments, technology providers, and cybersecurity organizations is vital to strengthen resilience and ensure fair, secure, and transparent democratic processes.

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