Recognising the potential benefits and inherent risks of AI, collaborative efforts between the EU and the US are increasingly important, especially in the context of democratic integrity. The Technology and Trade Council (TTC) meeting held in April 2024, highlighted the progress made, particularly by reflecting a shared commitment to leveraging AI for safeguarding democratic elections. This includes developing tools to ensure transparency, prevent manipulation, and foster public trust in the electoral process.
As the influence of AI in elections grows, the need for robust international regulatory frameworks becomes more pressing. These frameworks must enhance digital literacy, empowering citizens to make informed decisions that uphold democratic values.
With 2024 being a key election year around the world, the role of AI in democratic processes and our ability to effectively regulate it becomes one of the key issues of our time. Ongoing dialogue and cooperative policy-making between major global actors is of the utmost importance in aiming to ensure that AI is used responsibly to enhance the integrity and transparency of democratic systems worldwide.
- Considering the increasing role of AI in electoral processes, what are the expected challenges for cooperation in implementing regulations to safeguard democratic elections?
- What potential effects could the outcomes of the 2024 EU and US elections have on the development and enforcement of AI regulations, and how might these changes influence the integrity of democratic processes?
- What specific measures can be implemented to enhance digital literacy among citizens?
This panel discussion session is organised by Friends of Europe, as part of their AI & Society 2024 Forum. The event will take place in Brussels. Watch the YouTube-Livestream here.
