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AI on the Ballot: How Artificial Intelligence Is Already Changing Politics
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AI on the Ballot: How Artificial Intelligence Is Already Changing Politics

At a recent Ash Center panel, experts and AI developers discuss how AI’s influence on politics has evolved over the years. They examine the new tools available to politicians, the role of humans in AI’s relationship with governance, and the values guiding the design of these technologies.

Weaponized AI: A New Era of Threats and How We Can Counter It

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Weaponized AI: A New Era of Threats and How We Can Counter It

Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation Fellow Dr. Shlomit Wagman lays out a framework to address the threats artificial intelligence poses to global security and democratic institutions.

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