00:00 It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02 A top intelligence official warns that the U.S. elections are at risk from foreign actors
00:07 and advancements in artificial intelligence.
00:10 Steps have been taken to protect elections since the 2016 Russian interference, but Russia,
00:14 China, and Iran are still attempting to influence American voters.
00:18 At a Senate hearing, lawmakers from both parties emphasized the importance of preventing a
00:22 repeat of the 2016 issues and questioned the credibility of those tasked with election
00:27 security.
00:28 The speaker raises questions about who is responsible for debunking false information,
00:32 with the suggestion that both federal agencies and state and local officials may play a role.
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