AI's Global Impact on Democracy and Governance

The introduction of AI into society has had ripple effects on governments worldwide. Disinformation spreading on digital platforms—further amplified by AI—has had real-world consequences on democracy. Additionally, authoritarian countries are leveraging AI to further surveil and control their populations. The future of democracy hangs in the balance of making sure AI is used to affirm democratic systems and reinforce norms and values for the betterment of humanity. This discussion unpacks the complexities of AI as it intertwines with different governments and considers how to ensure democracy prevails in a digital world.

Speakers:
Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar
President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Visiting Scholar and Former Stanley Morrison Professor of Law, Stanford Law School; Advisory Council Member, Stanford HAI
Fei-Fei Li
Sequoia Professor of Computer Science, Stanford University; Denning Co-Director, Stanford HAI
Amy Zegart
Morris Arnold and Nona Jean Cox Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution; Senior Fellow, Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute of International Studies; Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Stanford HAI
Moderator:
Russell Wald
Deputy Director, Stanford HAI