As we approach the UN's International Day of Democracy on September 15, there's something deeply hopeful for me about this year's theme "From Voice to Action." At a time when headlines focus on AI threats and technological disruption, my Churchill Fellowship journey across the world has revealed to me that the human spirit of democratic … Continue reading “From Voice to Action” – the enduring power of human connection
After 18 months researching AI's impact on democracy across the world, I've reached a perhaps counterintuitive conclusion: sophisticated technological solutions may matter less than what we as individuals do with information in their daily practices. My Churchill Fellowship research consistently found that individual agency remains among the most powerful defences against algorithmic manipulation and disinformation … Continue reading Individual agency in the AI age – what citizens can do
How do media organisations responsibly report on AI-generated disinformation without inadvertently spreading the very content they seek to expose? My Churchill Fellowship research reveals this fundamental challenge facing journalism in the AI age, where traditional reporting practices may require significant adaptation. Current media coverage of AI-enabled disinformation often follows familiar patterns—linking to original sources, providing … Continue reading Media and AI disinformation – informing without amplifying
My Churchill Fellowship research uncovered an intriguing asymmetry in how political parties approach AI-generated content during elections. This finding raises fundamental questions about voluntary ethical leadership versus regulatory intervention in an age where artificial intelligence increasingly shapes political discourse. The evidence from my fieldwork shows that right-leaning parties are more willing to deploy AI-generated disinformation, … Continue reading Political parties and AI ethics – voluntary accountability or regulatory response?
Máiréad Doyle 