UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of the potential dangers of unchecked artificial intelligence (AI) to democratic systems, highlighting the risk of disinformation and hate speech ahead of numerous elections this year.
In a message to mark International Day of Democracy , the UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the importance of upholding free speech, while warning of the potential peril of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He said left unchecked, AI could destabilize democratic systems by spreading disinformation and fueling hate. The risks, he explained, are particularly heightened this year with dozens of countries expected to hold elections.
Despite the dangers, however, he acknowledged the potential artificial intelligence has to play a positive role in strengthening democratic systems through enhanced citizen participation. Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilize democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fueling hate speech and distorting public opinion through deepfakes,
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