As part of re:publica 2024 in Berlin, Prof Christoph Bieber answers some questions about the role of artificial intelligence in the run-up to political elections. The format of the Learning Systems platform (@LernendeSysteme) is a YouTube series in which members of the platform answer questions on current topics.
The video statement entitled “AI and elections: Between free opinion-forming and manipulation” sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that the use of AI in election processes entails. The background to the statement was a panel at re:publica 2024 entitled “AI in the super election year 2024”, which discussed the dangers and opportunities of generative AI and recommendation algorithms. The panel asked whether deceptively real-looking photos or videos generated by AI jeopardise citizens’ trust in public discourse and what opportunities these technologies could offer.
The full video statement by Christoph Bieber can be found here.