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How We’re Fighting Against Digital Threats to Our Democracy

The California Initiative for Technology and Democracy (CITED) seeks state-level solutions to the threats that disinformation, AI, deepfakes, and other emerging technologies pose to our democracy and our elections.

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With the support of our members, California Common Cause wins concrete, pro-democracy reforms that break down barriers to participation, promote accountability, and ensure that our governments are reflective of and responsive to the people.

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