Digital politics AI, big data and the future of democracy

August 22, 2019

For billions of people, the digital transformation has brought enormous benefits and convenience. Yet, policymakers and market participants will likely only be able to understand the full economic and political implications in hindsight. This is a major challenge when it comes to addressing the risks and opportunities of technology for democratic institutions and processes. Digital technology can be used in the service of liberal or authoritarian societies, strengthening both government accountability and repressive capabilities. It has led to unprecedented access to and exchange of information, and it has amplified the spread of misinformation, echo chambers and propaganda, thereby possibly contributing to rising populism and the polarization of democratic societies.

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"Dogtown Media turns app dreams into reality. As a disruptive tech company developing cutting edge mobile apps to solve everyday problems and simplify frustrating activities, we constantly strive to innovate and push the boundaries of technology. Our organization is run by a team of hardened mobile app developers familiar with the twists and turns of app development. Mobile App Development: Coding a mobile application can often be the most tedious and lengthy part of the iPhone app development process. Programming requires a high skill level and finesse to ensure that a mobile app functions seamlessly while minimizing the chance of a crash occurring. Whether you have an iPhone, iPad or Android app in its final stages of development that requires testing or are just getting started, we can provide the cost effective software programming assistance you need."

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