Chief executives from major tech companies such as Google, Adobe, Microsoft and Meta will testify before the US Senate Intelligence Committee next week about election-related threats.
According to the confirmation of the spokesperson of the senator’s office Mark WarnerChairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Kenneth Walker Head of International Affairs of Alphabet (parent company of Google), Nick Clegg Head of international affairs, Meta Brad Smith The head of Microsoft and a representative from Adobe will be present at the meeting on September 18 (28 September 1403) and will answer the questions of the representatives.
According to Reuters, American officials are trying to spread false information and rumors about the November 5 election, in which Kamala Harris Democratic Vice President and Donald Trump The former Republican president will compete, confront. Polls report a tight competition between these two election candidates.
Previous US intelligence assessments show that Russia and China have tried to interfere in the US elections. On the other hand, these countries deny such accusations and claim that America interferes in their internal affairs, and Washington has denied their accusations.
Technology company executives have previously testified in the US Congress in election-related hearings, and these hearings will once again examine the issue of the election.
As the world approaches the 2024 US election, the role of tech giants in the fight against the spread of misinformation has become a hot topic.
The testimony of company executives in Congress reminds us of the importance of transparency and accountability in the online space. On the other hand, concerns about the interference of other countries still remain as one of the main challenges of American election security.
