In a captivating discussion, Kelly Born, the founding director of the Packard Foundation’s Democracy, Rights, and Governance initiative, delves into AI's transformative role in politics. She highlights the rapid adoption of AI in society and its risks within polarized environments. Topics include the implications of AI on democratic processes, government operations, and the erosion of information quality. Kelly also tackles the ethical considerations of AI bias, potential job displacement, and the geopolitical dynamics of AI competition between the US and China.