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Tech and Politics in Campaign Strategies
Campaigns are increasingly leveraging internet stars to reach new voters, though results have been mixed. Meanwhile, a survey reveals that most parents track their adult children's smartphones, raising questions about privacy.
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NPR
It's becoming common for campaigns to seek out viral moments and the support of internet stars to reach new voters. But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this year.
2026-06-15 09:00 UTC
NPR
A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always on" location tracking on their smartphones.
2026-06-15 09:00 UTC