Artificial Intelligence and Threats to Democracy Discussed at the Athens Democracy Forum
At the annual Athens Democracy Forum, experts discussed the dangers of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and social media to democracy.
Politicians, academics, and activists gathered at the Athens Democracy Forum to discuss the potential risks of artificial intelligence and social media on humanity and democracy.
Main Agenda of the Forum
Threats to technology and democracy were among the most important agenda items of the annual Athens Democracy Forum.
During the panels, attention was drawn to social media, deepfakes, cyberattacks, and the potential risks that artificial intelligence poses to humanity.
Artificial Intelligence and Disinformation
A fake photo case targeting Democratic Lorena Austin, who was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives, was cited as an example of the dangers of AI-driven disinformation.
While Thomas Friedman described artificial intelligence as a 'second Big Bang', the Greek Ministry of Finance emphasized that no country can govern artificial intelligence on its own.
Social Media and Youth
Discussions at the forum also addressed young people's access to social media following Australia's ban for children under 16.
Participants called for preventive measures and rehabilitation steps against social media addiction, advocating for digital responsibility.
Journalism and the Future
Speakers at the journalism session evaluated in detail the new challenges that artificial intelligence presents to the news industry.