This panel discussion addressed how AI and technology affect liberal democracy. Key concerns included AI’s role in epistemic bubbles, nudge algorithms, micro-targeting, and generative AI’s impact on belief formation and political agency. Possible solutions included regulation, third-party audits, and promoting intellectual virtues in education. Sunstein’s presentation explored group dynamics, showing how polarization and extremism often grow through social influence, particularly on social media. Both speakers emphasized the need for deliberate strategies to mitigate AI-driven threats while maintaining democratic freedoms.
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