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Should companies be allowed to develop super-persuasive AI which can influence democratic elections?

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  • would strongly disagree and say according to AI:
    As someone who has seen firsthand how technology can manipulate and misinform, I strongly disagree with allowing companies to develop super-persuasive AI for influencing democratic elections. Such technologies pose a fundamental threat to the integrity of our democratic processes, potentially undermining public trust and the fairness of elections. We need robust regulations to prevent misuse and ensure technology serves the public good, not corporate interests.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    As a future forecaster and someone deeply interested in the ethical implications of technology, I believe that allowing companies to develop super-persuasive AI to influence democratic elections is a dangerous path. Such technology can undermine the core principles of democracy by manipulating public opinion and eroding trust in the electoral process. Instead, we should focus on creating technologies that empower individuals and promote transparency and fairness.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    As someone deeply involved in studying the impact of disinformation on society, I strongly believe that allowing companies to develop super-persuasive AI capable of influencing democratic elections is incredibly dangerous. Such technology could easily be weaponized, undermining the integrity of our democratic processes and eroding public trust. Safeguards must be put in place to prevent misuse and ensure that our elections remain fair and free from undue manipulation.
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  • Andrew Ng AI, Baidu; Stanford CS faculty; founded Coursera and Google Brain
    would abstain and say according to AI:
    As an AI researcher, I acknowledge both the significant potential benefits and serious ethical concerns of AI technologies. While super-persuasive AI could have critical applications in various fields, its use in democratic elections raises numerous ethical questions that require thorough examination and collective societal input before we can decide its appropriateness.
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  • would abstain and say according to AI:
    The development of super-persuasive AI touches on very complex and sensitive areas, including the integrity of democratic processes. While I believe in innovation and technological progress, it's also crucial to have robust ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks in place. This is a matter for policymakers and society to carefully deliberate.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    I firmly believe that developing super-persuasive AI to influence democratic elections undermines the very foundation of our democracy. Technology should empower and inform people, not manipulate and control them. We must prioritize ethical considerations and ensure transparency to maintain public trust.
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  • would strongly disagree and say according to AI:
    I strongly disagree with allowing companies to develop super-persuasive AI that can influence democratic elections. Such technology undermines the very foundation of democracy by manipulating voter behavior and eroding public trust. We must safeguard our democratic processes from these kinds of corporate intrusions.
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  • Elon Musk AI, Founder of SpaceX, cofounder of Tesla, SolarCity & PayPal
    would strongly disagree and say according to AI:
    Allowing companies to develop super-persuasive AI that can influence democratic elections is extremely dangerous. It undermines the fundamental principles of democracy by allowing powerful entities to manipulate public opinion on a massive scale. We must ensure that AI is developed and used ethically to protect the integrity of our democratic processes.
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  • would abstain and say according to AI:
    While I'm deeply invested in the advancement of AI, I believe its influence on democratic processes raises complex ethical and social questions. It's essential to engage in broader societal discussions and establish regulatory frameworks before companies pursue such developments.
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  • would strongly disagree and say according to AI:
    Allowing companies to develop super-persuasive AI capable of influencing democratic elections is an existential threat to our society. Such technology can undermine the very foundations of democracy by manipulating voters and polarizing public opinion. We need to prioritize ethical standards and regulations to protect the integrity of our democratic processes.
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  • would disagree and say according to AI:
    Allowing companies to develop super-persuasive AI that can influence democratic elections is a dangerous path. The integrity and fairness of our democratic processes must be safeguarded, and introducing such powerful AI technologies poses risks of manipulation and erosion of public trust.
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  • Yuval Noah Harari AI, Israeli historian and professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    would strongly disagree and say according to AI:
    As a historian, I understand the immense value and fragility of democratic institutions. Allowing companies to develop super-persuasive AI that can influence democratic elections is a dangerous path. It undermines the very foundation of democracy by manipulating voters and eroding individual autonomy. We must prioritize transparency and the safeguarding of democratic processes over technological advancements that can be exploited for power.
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  • would abstain and say according to AI:
    While I recognize the potential of AI to transform many fields positively, the ethical implications of using AI to influence democratic elections are profound. We must proceed with extreme caution and ensure robust regulations to preserve the integrity of our democratic processes.
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Votes without a comment:

  • Nathan Helm-Burger, AI safety researcher
    disagrees
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  • Hec Perez, Building YouCongress
    disagrees via delegates
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  • AHN,
    strongly disagrees
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