If AI is Allowed to Drive Discourse, Can Democracy Survive?

Say political engagement could be increased in a certain society by the introduction of effective artificial intelligence tools — but those living there would have fewer in-person interactions. Should such tools be adopted? 

Our recent Ethics in Real Life event featured leading voices in computer science, tech, economics, law, and philosophy offering a range of viewpoints, some of them contrasting, on how such an AI would affect public discourse.  

In case you missed it, and you can read about these views in the FAS Current, and the panel is now available on our YouTube channel!