Democracia artificial

Reflexiones sobre el alcance de la Inteligencia Artificial en la praxis democrática

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to explore the possibilities and limits of exercising democracy in a scenario where Artificial Intelligence (AI)  has obtained a leading role. Throughout history, new technologies have been developed that have represented a break in different ways of life. AI belongs to this set of innovations and constitutes the perfect exemplification of an innovation that progressed at great speed while importing an influence on human life, modifying everything from the way humans work, relate, and express themselves, to the way political decisions are made. The importance of analyzing the vicious circle expressed in the algorithm, advertising, and consumption lies in the need to understand the transformations occurring in reality, which are evident in the social, political, and economic order, and even in the constitution of individuals. This motivates the study of the likelihood that these new forms and practices could alter the nature and current conception of democracy. For this reason, after a brief historical account, we will explore the implications and aspects, both positive and negative, of the emergence of AI in democracy, as well as the challenges and opportunities it creates.