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 active consumer of Media versus a passive consumer of Media”

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