Exploring the Intersection of AI, Democracy, and Human Rights: Challenges and Opportunities

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Delve into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence, democracy, and human rights through discussions on defining democracy, unpacking its mechanics, and exploring risks and opportunities presented by AI technologies. The content also examines the role of human rights in shaping political systems, addressing electoral interference risks, and leveraging AI tools for enhancing democratic processes and social dialogue.

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AI, Democracy & Human Rights O A S 2 2 . 0 5 . 2 4 Maroussia L vesque Harvard Law School X: @Maroussia_____

A G E N D A Risks Opportunities The Role of Human Rights

D E M O C R A C Y , ( S O M E W H A T ) D E F I N E D A political system that allows the citizens to participate in political decision making, or to elect representatives to government bodies.

D E M O C R A C Y U N P A C K E D Mechanics Trust Social Dialog The nuts and bolts that keep democracy running Elections integrity Anti-corruption guardrails Rule of law Fosters participation in political processes, stakeholder buy-in, social lubricant of society. Constructive exchange of ideas as a forum to deal with conflict; alternative to violence, promotes social peace and minimal cohesion. Vis- -vis official institutions (petitions, destitutions procedures, etc.) Ground-level, informal, debates (participative democracy, etc.)

R I S K S Mechanics Trust Social Dialog AI-driven electoral interference Audio/video deepfakes Robocalls for voter suppression Liar s dividend: post-truth erosion of fact- based consensus Engagement-optimized curation promotes sensationalist, provocative content polarized discourse

O P P O R T U N I T I E S Mechanics Trust Social Dialog Interactive chatbots to increase participation in elections AI-driven detection of voter suppression Improve access to justice (backlog, case summaries, etc.) Chatbots promoting political literacy, exchange of ideas Data analytics for trends detection, taking the pulse of public opinion, responsive democracy

B U S I N E S S & H U M A N R I G H T S OAS opportunities Informe empresas y derechos humanos: est ndares interamericanos (REDESCA, 2019) Context-specific expertise and experience Opportunities for focused collaboration State obligation to protect From private interference, including by AI systems Array of hard/soft law tools Consultations on regulation: empower marginalized and Indigenous communities upstream beyond performative representation.