Why AI Undermines Democracy and What To Do About It

Exploring the intersection of AI and democracy, Mark Coeckelbergh highlights the risks AI poses to fundamental democratic principles like freedom and equality. He examines how AI can be manipulated for political repression and raises critical questions about the future of democracy. Advocating for the development of democratic technologies and new political institutions, Coeckelbergh emphasizes the importance of education in ensuring that AI serves the common good, ultimately seeking to strengthen democracy in the face of these challenges.