AI Impact on Democracy 2024-04-17
2024-04-17
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The MP raises concerns about the potential risks and benefits of artificial intelligence for democracy.
What assessment has her Department made of the potential impact of AI on democracy?
The Government are clear that artificial intelligence is the defining technology of our time, with potential to transform humanity positively. We also recognise the challenges that AI can pose. The defending democracy taskforce and DSIT are engaging with social media platforms, civil society groups, academia and international partners to tackle risks posed by AI to democracy.
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The MP is concerned about the immediate threat disinformation and deepfakes pose to democracy, especially in this year's election.
What risk does the Minister believe AI poses to this year's election, and what steps is he taking to alleviate those risks?
The UK will not tolerate malicious cyber-activity targeting democratic institutions. The Deputy Prime Minister has already acted where necessary. Government teams are working collaboratively to respond to threats, including digitally manipulated content. The Online Safety Act requires companies to take proactive action against illegal state-sponsored content online via the foreign interference offence.
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The MP seeks assurance that artificial intelligence will not destroy democracy or the human race.
In two short sentences, will the Minister reassure us that AI will not destroy not just democracy, but the human race?
The Government are taking a proactive approach to AI. The defending democracy taskforce is working very hard to protect our democratic processes.
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