Ethical Machines We’re Getting AI and Democracy Wrong
Jan 9, 2025
Ted Lechterman, UNESCO Chair in AI Ethics and Governance at IE University, dives deep into the intersection of AI and democracy. He argues that current discussions are too narrow, overlooking critical power dynamics affecting democratic engagement. The conversation challenges misconceptions about AI’s impact, drawing parallels between media influence and public opinion. Lechterman emphasizes the need for genuine stakeholder participation in AI development and advocates for a broader dialogue about ethics and inclusivity in our democratic processes.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
AI and Democracy: Misconceptions and Realities
05:07 • 10min
Influence of Language Models on Thought and Society
15:32 • 2min
Navigating Media Concentration and Democratic Discourse
17:41 • 3min
Democratizing AI: Access vs. True Democracy
20:29 • 13min
AI, Ethics, and Democracy: A Complex Dialogue
33:51 • 14min
Bridging the Gap: Philosophy and Practical Implementation
48:01 • 2min
The Power of Interdisciplinarity and Acknowledgments
50:28 • 3min