4 ways AI can change democracy for the better

Artificial intelligence has without question been a menace to modern democratic society. Malicious bots notably interfered in the 2016 presidential election in the United States, and they meddled in Mexican elections held earlier this week. Perhaps even more alarming is a study published last month that found the majority of people in democratic societies around the world do not believe their voices are heard. Modern systems of government have been challenged in recent years by both disillusionment in institutions and foreign adversaries deploying malicious forms of AI. Something has to give, and while AI is often painted as the villain automating away everyone's jobs, it's just a tool, and one that can be used in powerful ways to improve lives.