AI is rapidly evolving and has the potential to transform many aspects of our lives, including democracy.
One of the most promising applications of AI in democracy is in the field of election monitoring, where it can be used to detect and prevent fraud, as well as improve the accuracy of vote counting.
On the other hand, the use of AI in political communication also raises concerns about the potential for bias and manipulation. AI algorithms are only as unbiased as the data on which they are trained. If the data is biased, then the results produced by AI systems will also be biased.
The question is, can we ensure that the use of AI technology is ethical and responsible in order to better our democracy?
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This podcast was originally published on The Democracy Group.
State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, center, stands with members of the Washington State Domestic Workers Coalition at the state Capitol on Feb. 28, 2026. The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights passed in the House that day, before being signed into law in March. (Photo courtesy of Casa Latina)
