AI is Changing Elections: How Can We Protect Democracy?
From SystemShift by Greenpeace International
February 5, 2025 · 43 min · Season 3 · Episode 3
About this episode
The episode explores the impact of AI on elections and democracy, discussing risks and opportunities in defending rights and promoting civic engagement.
How does AI relate to elections? How is AI reshaping democracy? Can AI be used against disinformation? Hosts Carl Schlyter and Joycelyn Longdon are joined by Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, a leader in ethical AI, to explore how technology is influencing elections and the future of democratic participation. From polluted information ecosystems to the rise of AI-generated content, they examine the risks and opportunities AI brings to defending people’s rights, promoting civic participation, and challenging corruption and extremism. As AI evolves, this episode asks: How can we protect democracy? What can you do? Share this podcast! The video version on YouTube is subtitled in multiple languages. Leave a comment with your questions, concerns and ideas about this topic Keep participating actively in your local elections and other civic spaces Report fake news and misleading content Demand your governments to quickly and effectively regulate AI Help others understand and identify AI-generated content to avoid the proliferation of dis- and misinformation Choose technology by small organisations that use your data ethically and responsibly Follow Dr Rumman’s advice: “Be an…
People in this episode
Hosts: Carl Schlyter, Joycelyn Longdon
Guest: Dr. Rumman Chowdhury
Topics covered
- AI
- elections
- democracy
- disinformation
- civic participation
- technology
Keywords
- AI
- elections
- democracy
- disinformation
- civic participation
- media consumption
- ethical AI
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Organizations: Greenpeace International
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