US billionaire Elon Musk has voiced strong opposition to electronic voting machines (EVMs), citing a significant risk of them being hacked by humans or AI. Musk's comments come amid growing concerns about the security and reliability of EVMs in elections. He emphasised that the potential for manipulation is too high, sparking renewed debates on the safety and integrity of electronic voting systems. Musk’s comments came after Puerto Rico’s elections commission said that it’s reviewing its contract with a US electronic voting company after hundreds of discrepancies were discovered related to EVMs. It is important to note that EVMs are also used for elections in India. 'Pressed Cycle Symbol, Vote Went to Kamal': Voter Alleges EVM Tampering in Lakhimpur Kheri Lok Sabha Seat in UP, DM Clarifies (Watch Video).
Elon Musk on EVMs
We should eliminate electronic voting machines. The risk of being hacked by humans or AI, while small, is still too high. https://t.co/PHzJsoXpLh
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 15, 2024
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