In this Becker Cafe discussion, Professor Sarah Kreps will explore the emerging role of artificial intelligence technology in global elections. As AI-generated content rises, warnings about its potential to undermine democracy and elections have multiplied. Yet, the predicted disruptions of the many elections held around the globe in 2024 has not yet materialized. Election after election have been held in which AI has played a nominal role. Why? In this discussion, Professor Kreps will analyze the intersection of AI and politics and point to the theoretical impacts, offer insights about why those threats have not yet fully manifested, and consider future implications for democratically held elections.
