JOHAN STEYN: Democracy at risk — the role of AI and surveillance in politics
Governments’ use of technologies raises questions about extent to which these tools are being used to control citizens
11 September 2024 - 05:00
I often wonder what a sitting government’s main priority is. Is it truly to deliver on its election promises and serve all citizens?
Mostly, I suspect any government’s primary focus is on ensuring its own re-election. In this context, I can’t help but think about how artificial intelligence (AI) and surveillance technologies are being used by governments to monitor their citizens and manipulate public opinion in their favour. ..
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