The dangers of artificial intelligence and its potential to consolidate power are clear. But used fairly, it can be a boon for good governmentDemocracy is colliding with the technologies of artificial intelligence. Judging from the audience reaction at the recent <a href="https://www.coe.int/en/web/world-forum-democracy">World Forum on Democracy</a> in Strasbourg, the general expectation is that democracy will be the worse for it. We have another narrative. Yes, there are risks to democracy from AI, but there are also opportunities.We have just published the book <a href="https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262049948/rewiring-democracy/">Rewiring Democracy: How AI will Transform Politics, Government, and Citizenship</a>. In it, we take a clear-eyed view of how AI is undermining confidence in our information ecosystem, how the use of biased AI can harm constituents of democracies and how elected officials with authoritarian tendencies can use it to consolidate power. But we also give positive examples of how AI is transforming democratic governance and politics for the better.Nathan E Sanders is a data scientist affiliated with the Berkman Klein Center of Harvard University and co-author, with Bruce Schneier, of the book Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship. Bruce Schneier is a security technologist who teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/23/ai-use-strengthen-democracy">Continue reading...</a>

سلطت المناقشات الأخيرة في المنتدى العالمي للديمقراطية في ستراسبورغ الضوء على الطبيعة المزدوجة للذكاء الاصطناعي (AI) فيما يتعلق بالديمقراطية، مشددة على كل من المخاطر والفرص. يجادل المؤلفان ناثان إي ساندرز وبروس شناير بأنه على الرغم من أن الذكاء الاصطناعي يشكل تهديدات للعمليات الديمقراطية، إلا أنه يمكن أيضًا استغلاله لتعزيز الحكم والمشاركة المدنية، كما تم استكشافه في كتابهما 'إعادة توصيل الديمقراطية: كيف سيحول الذكاء الاصطناعي السياسة والحكومة والمواطنة.'

Las discusiones recientes en el Foro Mundial sobre la Democracia en Estrasburgo destacaron la naturaleza dual de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en relación con la democracia, enfatizando tanto sus riesgos como sus oportunidades. Los autores Nathan E Sanders y Bruce Schneier argumentan que, aunque la IA presenta amenazas a los procesos democráticos, también puede ser utilizada para mejorar la gobernanza y el compromiso ciudadano, como se explora en su libro 'Rewiring Democracy: How AI will Transform Politics, Government, and Citizenship.'

Les discussions récentes lors du Forum mondial sur la démocratie à Strasbourg ont mis en lumière la nature duale de l'intelligence artificielle (IA) en relation avec la démocratie, soulignant à la fois ses risques et ses opportunités. Les auteurs Nathan E Sanders et Bruce Schneier soutiennent que, bien que l'IA pose des menaces aux processus démocratiques, elle peut également être utilisée pour améliorer la gouvernance et l'engagement citoyen, comme l'explore leur livre 'Rewiring Democracy: How AI will Transform Politics, Government, and Citizenship.'

The recent discussions at the World Forum on Democracy in Strasbourg highlighted the dual nature of artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to democracy, emphasizing both its risks and opportunities. Authors Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier argue that while AI poses threats to democratic processes, it can also be leveraged to enhance governance and citizen engagement, as explored in their book 'Rewiring Democracy: How AI will Transform Politics, Government, and Citizenship.'

Four ways AI is being used to strengthen democracies worldwide | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier

Harvard University is struggling with its latest controversy after multiple faculty members, including prominent economist Larry Summers, were revealed to have connections to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Harvard announced a probe into the matter this week as Summers, a former president of the school, said he would step away from his teaching obligations...

تواجه جامعة هارفارد تدقيقًا متجددًا بعد الكشف عن الروابط بين رئيسها السابق، لاري سمرز، والمعتدي الجنسي المدان جيفري إبستين. استجابةً لذلك، بدأت هارفارد تحقيقًا في اتصالات سمرز مع إبستين، مما دفع سمرز للتراجع عن مسؤولياته التعليمية.

La Universidad de Harvard enfrenta un renovado escrutinio tras las revelaciones sobre las conexiones entre su ex presidente, Larry Summers, y el delincuente sexual condenado Jeffrey Epstein. En respuesta, Harvard ha iniciado una investigación sobre las comunicaciones de Summers con Epstein, lo que ha llevado a Summers a alejarse de sus responsabilidades docentes.

L'Université Harvard fait face à un nouvel examen minutieux suite à des révélations concernant les liens entre son ancien président, Larry Summers, et le délinquant sexuel condamné Jeffrey Epstein. En réponse, Harvard a lancé une enquête sur les communications de Summers avec Epstein, ce qui a poussé Summers à se retirer de ses responsabilités d'enseignement.

Harvard University is facing renewed scrutiny following revelations of connections between its former president, Larry Summers, and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In response, Harvard has initiated an investigation into Summers' communications with Epstein, prompting Summers to step back from his teaching responsibilities.

Four ways AI is being used to strengthen democracies worldwide | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier

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