Can Democracy Handle AI? - The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Political Campaigns and Misinformation

Explore the impact of AI on democracy in this thought-provoking lecture by Jonathan Bright, Head of Online Safety and AI for Public Services at The Alan Turing Institute. Delve into the use of AI in political campaigns, the challenges posed by deepfakes, and the importance of fact-checking and content moderation in the digital age. Gain insights into how AI could both support and undermine democratic processes, and learn about strategies to increase resilience against AI-generated misinformation. Discover the intersection of technology and politics, and critically examine the role of media consumption in the era of artificial intelligence. Part of The Turing Lectures series, presented in partnership with Knowledge Quarter, this 88-minute talk equips viewers with a deeper understanding of AI's potential impact on the future of democracy.