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π Elections, AI & Haikus on Davos
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ποΈ Issue 2 // β±οΈ Read Time: 5 min
Hello π
Will you be voting this year? Chances are that many of you live in a country holding public elections in 2024. Some people engage in political campaigns, while others avoid political noise before election day. For some, the day will be unremarkable. While for others, the entire period will be characterized by heightened insecurity and unrest.
At Lumiera, we have our eyes set on the public elections happening in 2024 and how stakeholders will discuss and leverage AI within them. We are talking to politicians and candidates as they try to understand how AI will affect their campaigns. Legislators are trying to find ways to show that they are ahead on things, but are they missing the mark?
We know that elections have always been challenging, and dis- and misinformation have been key issues affecting how informed the electorate is long before AI entered the stage. We also know that most politicians are untrained in understanding AI systems and AI tools.
Do you agree this this statement?AI is not a threat to democracy. However, your lack of AI literacy might be. |
Several factors go into an individual's vote, making it hard to prove the direct effect of AI-generated content on voter behavior. Consequently, it's hard to write and enforce policy around this content, especially when it's unclear who should be held responsible. As you can imagine, the role of government and the boundaries of free speech are a big part of this conversation, and we are seeing some new legislation introduced to regulate AI-generated content. While globally impactful tech companies are sharing how they intend to prevent abuse of their tools and improve transparency, the question remains if it's realistic to expect them to put ethics above profitability. After all, most of these big AI companies are not news platforms, and their missions are not grounded in spreading the truth.
Without a doubt, there is a growing awareness of the need to address the potential risks of AI-generated political content and to implement safeguards to protect the integrity of elections. But there are two sides to this exciting coin! There are also impressive use cases for AI in the election space, from analyzing vast amounts of data to increasing citizen engagement and participation. Advancements in tooling allow us to unlock doors and promote equity in ways never previously imaginable.
What we are excited about:
The Lumiera Elections & AI Handbook, coming soon. | Actors that give women in AI the attention and credit they deserve, such as this list by Γtre with 20 prominent women in the AI sector. |
What role will AI play in elections in 2024?
Oh, and Emma wrote a Haiku, as we kept an eye on the discussions at World Economic Forum in Davos:
Davos' snowy peaks,
Future's dance begins."
Echoing AI's vast leap β
As expected, many of the discussions at WEF related to AI. The difference from previous years is the increased focus on tangible actions.
Why it matters: Corporate boards are urging executives to develop strategies for integrating AI into all aspects of their businesses, whilst many leaders are still figuring out the initial steps.
Compared to last year, AI-related dialogues at Davos have shifted. They've moved from showcasing speeches written with generative AI to deeper, more complex conversations about the potential of this technological shift in enhancing productivity and enabling businesses to expand into new territories.
Until next time.
On behalf of Team Lumiera
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