AI & Democracy: Challenges, Threats, and Opportunities in Democratic Societies

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in democratic societies presents a range of challenges, threats, and opportunities that deserve careful analysis. This panel will explore how AI can influence democratic processes, highlighting both the risks of public opinion manipulation and social control, as well as the potential to enhance civic participation and governmental transparency. During the debate, we will discuss how AI can be used both to strengthen and to threaten democracy, with a particular focus on the implications for established democracies and totalitarian regimes.