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AI in Politics: Balancing Risks and Opportunities

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The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) and WR Numero have released a report examining the impact of AI on politics. The report highlights both the risks, such as deepfakes and propaganda, and the opportunities AI presents to bolster democracy. It cautions that democratic and liberal parties may lag if they don't leverage AI's benefits, as technology is becoming central to the modern political arena. Cleve Arguelles, political scientist and CEO of WR Numero, points out that AI is already altering election strategies and processes in Asia, emphasizing the necessity of addressing these technological challenges. During the report's launch on December 4, Cambodian Senator Mardi Seng, CALD chair and member of the Khmer Will party, stressed the urgency for governments to adopt AI swiftly, noting that "technology waits for no one." The report advocates for a proactive approach in integrating AI into democratic systems to ensure that political parties stay competitive and fully utilize AI's potential.

While concerns about AI-driven deepfakes and propaganda are valid, focusing too much on risks might overshadow the technology’s potential to enhance democratic processes, according to a report from the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats and the Manila-based polling firm WR Numero. The report suggests that neglecting these opportunities could leave "democratic and liberal parties at a disadvantage as opposing political forces and other industries embrace AI. " AI is already transforming Asia's elections and politics by altering campaign strategies and "reshaping the entire electoral process, " stated Cleve Arguelles, a political scientist and CEO of WR Numero. However, he noted, "with these new opportunities come significant challenges we need to address. " “Technology waits for no one, " cautioned Cambodian senator Mardi Seng, chair of CALD and a member of the liberal Khmer Will party, at the report’s release on December 4.

Seng emphasized the need for governments to adopt AI to avoid falling behind.


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