Does AI threaten democracy?

Yann Algan explains how artificial intelligence can both threaten and revitalize our democracies, depending on its collective use.
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yann algan knowledge hec
Prof. Yann Algan
HEC Institutes Director - Professor - Economics
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Key findings
  • Most initiatives linking AI and democracy are led by civil society and tech giants, with few coming from governments.
  • AI poses major risks: deepfakes, polarization, and emotional manipulation.
  • It can also improve public decision-making and citizen participation.
  • Regaining control requires education, transparency, and open governance of algorithms.

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Meet the Author
Prof. Yann Algan
HEC Institutes Director - Professor - Economics
Yann Algan is Professor of Economics. He has joined HEC as the Associate Dean of Pre-experience Programs and following six years as the Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Sciences Po.
 
He is also a member of the Conseil d’Analyse Économique (Council for Economic Analysis) and the Conseil...
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