Democracy and AI: Navigating the Political Risks

TCD School of Social Sciences & Philosophy

Join political scientists from Trinity College Dublin as they explore the threats AI poses to elections, public trust and civic life.

Trinity College Dublin - Arts Block - JM Synge Theatre

<h3>‘Democracy &amp; AI: Navigating the Political Risks'</h3><h3></h3>Date and Time: Thursday 16 October 2025, 7:00 PM - 8.30PMLocation: Trinity College Dublin - Arts Block - JM Synge TheatreCan democracy survive the age of artificial influence?From deepfakes to algorithmic newsfeeds, AI is shaping how citizens see the world, and how they vote. This panel investigates how AI technologies are influencing public debate, spreading misinformation, and targeting vulnerable groups. Join three political scientists as they explore how democratic systems can adapt and respond.About the SpeakersConstantine Boussalis is Associate Professor in Political Science at Trinity College Dublin. In this talk he will analyise AI-driven agenda-setting and its impacts on climate politics and civic engagement. Tom Paskhalis is Assistant Professor in Political Science and Data Science at Trinity College Dublin. In this talk he will explore deepfakes, synthetic news flows, and the promise (and limits) of AI-assisted verification. Aslı Ceren Çınar is Assistant Professor in Political Science at Trinity College Dublin. In this talk she will discuss gendered disinformation and the ethics of data-rich campaign tailoring.

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