How automation of vote counting has undermined transparency

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THE smartphone has truly become a ubiquitous device that many aspire to own. Couple this with internet technologies that brought a revolution and evolution of applications that enable connectivity and the delivery of services and information. In the hands of users is a computer thousands of times more powerful than computers of half a century ago. Yet, many users of these technologies are unaware how these devices and technologies work. Well, there may not be a need to know because users can stay connected and informed, allowing them to interact with friends and relatives, react to information they receive, avail of certain services, and even purchase products online. Such are the wonders of technology.