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Eric Swalwell Allegations: Timeline, Voter Reaction, and Candidate Reallocation
echo Intelligence tracked the rapid collapse of Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign after sexual assault allegations surfaced on April 10. Voters overwhelmingly said the allegations would change their vote, and Katie Porter emerged as the leading beneficiary.
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Public Opinion Requires the Public
Silicon sampling promises faster, cheaper polling — but if no real people are involved, it isn't public opinion. AI should make it easier to hear from people, not replace them.
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When the Medium Looks Like Truth
Ads made sense when the interface was a page. They get ethically weird when the interface becomes an answer. When a medium starts to look like truth, monetization has to respect truth.
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