Democracy, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future

The JCU Institute of Future and Innovation Studies organized a roundtable discussion called "Democracy, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future," on September 10, 2021. The discussion was the first event in the "Democracy Watch" series, which aims to provide a public forum for maintaining a critical and open dialogue about the complex relationships that exist between technology and democracy. JCU President Franco Pavoncello welcomed the participants and gave the opening remarks. Francesco Lapenta, Director of the Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, explained that with technology continually evolving, it is essential to understand its relationship with democracy. According to Lapenta, technological advances have a direct impact on democratic practices and values.