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How will advanced AI systems impact democracy?

arXiv 2409.06729 ↗First posted 27 Aug 2024cs.CY cs.AIcited by 5

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Abstract (arXiv)

Advanced AI systems capable of generating humanlike text and multimodal content are now widely available. In this paper, we discuss the impacts that generative artificial intelligence may have on democratic processes. We consider the consequences of AI for citizens' ability to make informed choices about political representatives and issues (epistemic impacts). We ask how AI might be used to destabilise or support democratic mechanisms like elections (material impacts). Finally, we discuss whether AI will strengthen or weaken democratic principles (foundational impacts). It is widely acknowledged that new AI systems could pose significant challenges for democracy. However, it has also been argued that generative AI offers new opportunities to educate and learn from citizens, strengthen public discourse, help people find common ground, and to reimagine how democracies might work better.

Key facts. Cited by 5 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026). Builds on 33 of its 88 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 27 Aug 2024.

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