Facebook and Google will have a role in the upcoming presidential debates.

Technology and social media companies have been tapped to help the American public engage with Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, during the three debates, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates, the organization running the high-profile events.

“Facebook and Google will be providing data to the moderators in the weeks leading up to the debates on what people are searching and saying about the election, the candidates, and the issues,” the commission explained on its website. “For the town hall debate, Facebook will be working with the moderators to help source questions for the candidates.”

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