Makori Ongechi

Contra Costa County election staff set, after training for bomb threats, AI scares and other possible disruptions

Mindful of security and safety for both workers and voters, Contra Costa County election officials have planned for a scenario in which an AI-generated fake video frightens voters away from the polls on Election Day. Kristin Connelly, the county’s clerk-recorder and registrar of voters, said  her office has planned for that and other scenarios — just in case. With Election Day Tuesday, Connelly and local law enforcement are preparing for a range of potential disruptions, from fake bomb threats to…