Arizona Secretary of State Labels Threats to Election Officials as 'Domestic Terrorism'
Adrian Fontes emphasizes the rising dangers and the role of AI in spreading misinformation ahead of November elections.
- Nearly 40% of local election officials report experiencing threats or harassment.
- The Department of Justice has charged 20 individuals for threats against election workers, with 13 convictions so far.
- AI is identified as a significant tool for amplifying misinformation in the electoral process.
- Efforts are underway to increase election security and train officials to handle emerging threats.
- Fontes collaborates with law enforcement to address safety concerns for election workers.