Protections for the Digital Age
Advances in artificial intelligence present new opportunities to strengthen democratic representation rather than weaken it. This talk explores how AI tools can be used to better inform the public, more effectively gather and interpret public input, and communicate citizens’ priorities to democratic representative bodies. By examining emerging mechanisms for large-scale civic feedback, deliberation, and policy communication, the discussion considers how digital technologies—when thoughtfully designed and governed—can enhance political representation, public understanding, and democratic responsiveness in the digital age.
Organized in partnership with the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability at Ohio State University.