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Published in the Journal of Democracy, a leading political science venue, this piece bridges AI safety concerns with democratic theory, relevant for those studying governance risks and societal impacts of AI deployment.

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Summary

This Journal of Democracy article examines the ways artificial intelligence poses risks to democratic institutions, processes, and norms. It likely explores how AI enables disinformation, manipulation, surveillance, and concentration of power in ways that undermine democratic governance and political autonomy.

Key Points

•AI-powered disinformation and synthetic media can manipulate public opinion and erode trust in democratic processes
•Algorithmic amplification on social platforms may polarize electorates and distort political discourse
•AI surveillance tools enable authoritarian control and can be adopted even in nominally democratic states
•Concentration of AI capabilities in a few tech companies or governments poses risks to political pluralism
•Democratic institutions may lack the regulatory capacity and technical literacy to govern AI effectively

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