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If people are online, why is democracy still offline in the age of AI?

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If people are online, why is democracy still offline in the age of AI?

South Africans are often blamed for disengaging from civic life, especially young people. But the problem may lie less with citizens and more with systems that no longer fit how people live, work, and communicate. This piece argues that AI, if used deliberately and responsibly, could help redesign civic participation to be more accessible, inclusive, and rooted in everyday life rather than outdated formats.

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If people are online, why is democracy still offline in the age of AI?

If people are online, why is democracy still offline in the age of AI?

Pedro Peres Cavalcante

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RESIST 2 Counter Disinformation Toolkit

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If people are online, why is democracy still offline in the age of AI?

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If people are online, why is democracy still offline in the age of AI?

Free AI Courses and Practical Applications for Civil Society Organizations

Latest local actions

AI for Social Change: Mapping Civil Society’s Digital Present and Future Directions

Zero evidence video shows boxes of ‘hidden’, ‘uncounted’ votes cast in South Africa’s 2024 elections

AI for Social Change: Mapping Civil Society’s Digital Present and Future Directions

Zero evidence video shows boxes of ‘hidden’, ‘uncounted’ votes cast in South Africa’s 2024 elections

Promises kept and broken in the African National Congress’ election manifestos: 2019 vs 2024

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