The states decide how to use their electors. I believe in most cases state require their electors to vote for the popular winner in the state, though some still give electors the choice (with the heavy "suggestion" to vote as the state votes).
It is supposed to prevent tyranny of the majority.
It can be argued whether or not it actually does, or whether a system that can invalidate the popular vote is the best. But last time I checked, it's worked with minimal issues and changes for 220 years.
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