Why AI Undermines Democracy and What ..., Mark Coeckelbergh
Why AI Undermines Democracy and What ..., Mark Coeckelbergh
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Why AI Undermines Democracy and What to Do About It

Author: Mark Coeckelbergh

Narrator: Lee Goettl

Unabridged: 4 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Kalorama

Published: 09/24/2024


Synopsis

Across the world, AI is used as a tool for political manipulation and totalitarian repression. Stories about AI are often stories of polarization, discrimination, surveillance, and oppression. Is democracy in danger? And can we do anything about it?

In this compelling and balanced book, Mark Coeckelbergh reveals the key risks posed by AI for democracy. He argues that AI, as currently used and developed, undermines fundamental principles on which liberal democracies are founded, such as freedom and equality. How can we make democracy more resilient in the face of AI? And, more positively, what can AI do for democracy? Coeckelbergh advocates not only for more democratic technologies, but also for new political institutions and a renewal of education to ensure that AI promotes, rather than hinders, the common good for the twenty-first century.

Why AI Undermines Democracy and What to Do About It is a must-listen for anyone who is concerned about the fate of democracy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eddie on February 06, 2025

This was a good book on AI threats and opportunities. I think Harari explained the concept of democracy better and more clearly outlined the dangers AI poses to it in his book “Nexus.” I also think the language was fairly poor; it seems like nobody edited it, or if they did, they weren’t a native En......more

Goodreads review by Kalle on June 28, 2024

(Read the Finnish translation as the original was not available at the library). Interesting book on a current topic. Issues are outlined rather clearly and the solutions in almost the same way. There's just something missing, or maybe I was fooled by the small size of the book. The discourse between......more

Goodreads review by Silvia on February 11, 2025

Un libro necesario para pensar qué implicancias tiene la IA en la democracia. Nos fuerza a mirar un poco más allá de la eficiencia, la competencia, la regulación. De facil lectura, nos abre una perspectiva nueva desde la filosofía política aplicada a la tecnología.......more

Goodreads review by Steven on November 14, 2024

A strong title, but overly academic but without the references or diligence of explaining them. So mostly hard to follow unnecessarily.......more