In recent years we have witnessed how the internet and social media have been influencing politics around the world. From Trump in the USA, to Modi in India, to Prabowo in Indonesia and to even in our recent historic federal elections, the victors appear to be those who have been able to better master these tools. The interaction between Deliberative Democracy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an emerging issue in this larger enquiry of how technology is impacting our political systems. The key question is how AI technologies might support, undermine, or transform democratic processes centred on collective reasoning, inclusivity, and informed discussion. Can AI foster more inclusive public deliberation - e.g. via AI-facilitated online forums, language translation tools, or real-time summarisation of citizen input. In 2023, OpenAI launched a grant for developers to create AI-powered deliberation prototypes that would improve the accessibility of, or participation in, democratic processes.
However, looking beyond the promise of these technologies, there are concerns that AI could pose a threat to the values of deliberative democracy. Risks span amplified disinformation, entrenched bias, and automated decisions that evade transparency or contestability. All these present an even more complex question: using deliberation to scrutinise AI and its impact on democracy?
Our speaker, Nardine Alnemr, whose research is focused on the interaction of democracy, participation and technology, will speak to the AIIA WA on the risks and opportunities posed by AI to deliberative democracy. This event is organised in collaboration with the Forrest Research Foundation and the Indo-Pacific Research Centre of Murdoch University.
Doors open at 6pm for a 6:30pm event start.
The Ashburton Room, Forrest Hall
21 Hackett Dr., Crawley WA 6009
Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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Doors open at 6:00pm. Presentation begins at 6:30
Doors open at 6:00pm. Presentation begins at 6:30
The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is an independent, non-profit organisation seeking to promote interest in and understanding of international affairs in Australia.
The WA Branch of the AIIA was founded in 1947 by Professor Fred Alexander of the University of WA, who became its first President. Like the earlier established branches in the other Australian states, the WA Branch was modelled on the British Royal Institute of International Affairs, based at Chatham House in London.
The WA Branch has maintained a steady membership, including many prominent West Australian and national leaders. Successive State Governors have served as the Branch's Official Visitor. The aim of the institute is to be an independent and non-political body that facilitates and encourages the study and debate of international questions.
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