The introduction of AI into society has had ripple effects on governments worldwide. Disinformation spreading on digital platforms—further amplified by AI—has had real-world consequences on democracy. Additionally, authoritarian countries are leveraging AI to further surveil and control their populations. The future of democracy hangs in the balance of making sure AI is used to affirm democratic systems and reinforce norms and values for the betterment of humanity. This keynote dinner discussion unpacks the complexities of AI as it intertwines with different governments and considers how to ensure democracy prevails in a digital world.

Speakers
Larry Diamond (Moderator), Mosbacher Senior Fellow in Global Democracy, Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies; William L. Clayton Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Fei-Fei Li, Sequoia Professor of Computer Science, Stanford University; Denning Co-Director, Stanford HAI
Condoleezza Rice, Tad and Dianne Taube Director, Hoover Institution; Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy, Stanford Graduate School of Business; Advisory Council Member, Stanford HAI