GETTING-Plurality Research Workshop: Sovereigns and Subjects in the Digital Age
Online Event
Virtual
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Democracy and AI
Understanding the promises and perils that AI holds for the future of our democracy
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Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation, GETTING-Plurality, Reimagining Democracy Program
The proliferation of artificial intelligence has the potential to upend our democracy — for better or worse.
AI tools could allow for new forms of participation while at the same time facilitating the spread of misinformation. As regulators and policymakers struggle to understand the implications of this new technology, Ash Center experts are answering questions about how best to govern AI and not just reactively respond to the many issues that continue to arise.
Can AI be a force for good in our democracy? How do we prevent it from becoming a tool for those who wish to undermine our institutions and trust?
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