Russia accuses US of hacking during elections: White House denies allegations
Following accusations from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign intelligence service that the US planned to launch a cyber attack on Russia’s online voting system, the White House has vehemently denied these claims. A National Security Council spokesperson stated that the allegations are “categorically false” and mere propaganda, asserting that the US has no intention of meddling in Russia’s election.
The White House countered by pointing out Russia’s history of targeting US elections, shifting the blame back to them. Putin issued a warning to foreign powers, stating that any interference in Russia’s upcoming presidential elections would be viewed as an act of aggression.
Russia’s SVR foreign intelligence service recently alleged that the Biden administration was seeking to interfere in their election. In response, the Kremlin dismissed claims of Russian meddling in the US presidential contest, despite past accusations of election interference.
Meanwhile, tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Facebook have announced measures to prevent their platforms from being used to influence elections worldwide. These companies are implementing restrictions, particularly on AI-powered services, to prevent the dissemination of fake or AI-generated content during election campaigns.
As tensions rise between Russia and the US over election interference allegations, the tech industry is taking proactive steps to safeguard the integrity of democratic processes globally.
