The future of AI and democracy

AI is rapidly evolving and has the potential to transform many aspects of our lives, including democracy.

One of the most promising applications of AI in democracy is in the field of election monitoring, where it can be used to detect and prevent fraud, as well as improve the accuracy of vote counting.

On the other hand, the use of AI in political communication also raises concerns about the potential for bias and manipulation. AI algorithms are only as unbiased as the data on which they are trained. If the data is biased, then the results produced by AI systems will also be biased.

AI also has the potential to spread disinformation and propaganda, which can deepen divides and increase toxic polarization among Americans.

The question is, can we ensure that the use of AI technology is ethical and responsible in order to better our democracy?

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‍Politics Is Everything: Can Generative AI Move Politics from ‘Shout with Scale’ to ‘Communications with Scale’? Ft. Jeff Berkowitz and Anthony Sowah

‍To learn more about how AI impacts politics and elections hear from two amazing experts Jeff Berkowitz, CEO of a competitive intelligence and risk advisory firm and Anthony Sowah, VP and Chief Technology Officer at a firm that specializes in strategic communications.

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

This is Megan Goldstein, The Democracy Group's Community Manager. This week I listened to a lot of podcast episodes and wanted to share my favorites with you!

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The Great Battlefield: How the Right is Resisting Trump with Sarah Longwell of Defending Democracy Together

‍This episode is a re-upload of an older episode that is very relevant in today's political world. With more politicians announcing their presidential candidacy, learn how some Republicans are working to find a serious primary candidate. Sarah Longwell was a great listen and had a lot of interesting insights.

How Do We Fix It?: US-UK Relations. Fit for a King? Richard and Jim

If you are looking for a personal episode to learn from then this is the one for you. Richard lived in London in the 1970’s and 80’s and shares about his experience going back to London last month. This episode highlights the changes that have occurred in the UK that Richard observed from his visit there. Richard and Jim’s rapport make this episode engaging and insightful.

Village Squarecast: God Squad: Politics Football, inc

‍The title of this episode pulled me right to it and I knew I had to listen.I learned a lot about differing viewpoints on how involved corporations and businesses should be involved in politics. And if you are wondering who is the “God Squad” like I was — they are a group of religious leaders who are part of The Village Square's series called “God Squad: Improbable Conversations for People of Faith and No Faith at All."

FEATURED EXPERTS

Future Hindsight: Craig Aaron on Civic Information in the Media

‍Craig Aaron is the Co-CEO of Free Press and Free Press Action where he leads the charge to safeguard net neutrality, stop media consolidation, defend public media, and sustain quality journalism. In 2018, he was a fellow at the Rockwood leadership institute and sits on the advisory board of the Media, Inequality and Change Center. He joined future hindsight to discuss the civic information bill in New Jersey and more.

Democracy Works: Peniel E. Joseph on the Third Reconstruction

‍Peniel Joseph is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he holds joint appointments in the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the History Department and is the founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy. He specializes in "Black Power Studies," which involves interdisciplinary fields like Africana studies, law and society, women's and ethnic studies, and political science. He is also the author of multiple award winning books including The Third Reconstruction: America's Struggle for Racial Justice in the 21st Century.