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Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?


Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better.

Each week sees a new set of warnings about the potential impact of AI-generated deepfakes - realistic video and audio of politicians saying things they never said - spreading confusion and mistrust among the voting public. He remains a firm believer in the power of Polis to bridge political divides and bring people together but says it may be better suited to solving local controversies, rather than tackling major national issues at Westminster, at least for now. But the sheer power of AI technology - and its ability to crunch vast quantities of data - promises to offer far deeper insights into what constituents and voters are thinking and feeling.

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