Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Democracy

Tuesday 12 November 2024, 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Venue

Lancaster Town Hall , Lancaster, LA1 1PJ - View Map

Open to

All Lancaster University (non-partner) students, Alumni, Applicants, External Organisations, Families and young people, Postgraduates, Prospective International Students, Prospective Postgraduate Students, Prospective Undergraduate Students, Public, Staff, Undergraduates

Registration

Free to attend - registration required

Event Details

Talk/Panel debate exploring is AI becoming a threat to democratic processes and democratic governance?

2024 has been a monumental year for democracy, with almost half of the planet voting in elections. Increasingly, AI is being used in political campaigning, including to create electoral and campaign materials, and the use of synthetic media, including ‘deepfakes’ involving synthetic video and audio content. The threat from algorithmic manipulation of disinformation has also been a serious cause for concern, with social media platforms acting as a conduit between voters and the electoral choices they are making. Is AI becoming a threat to democratic processes and democratic governance? How are malicious actors seeking to use AI to sow discord in democracies and undermine trust in political processes? Can AI act as a tool to enhance and protect democracy, including by providing voters new ways to engage with governments and political institutions.

Event Speakers

Professor Joe Burton, Lancaster University (moderator)

Professor Steven Wheatley, Lancaster University

Professor Nitasha Kaul, University of Westminster

Councillor Joanne Ainscough, Lancaster City Council

Dr Simona Soare, Lancaster University

Dr Matthew Gill, Institute for Government

Contact Details

Name Jo Taylor
Email

j.taylor38@lancaster.ac.uk

Directions to Lancaster Town Hall

Ashton Hall at Lancaster Town Hall. Parking available nearby.