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Register for AI for Digital Democracy: How to Navigate Opportunities and Threats webinar on Feb.18. 2025!

10.02.2025

1.9 Minutes

Chinese, Traditional

Ya-Wei Chou

AI for Digital Democracy: How to Navigate Opportunities and Threats — © People Powered and FNF

How is AI shaping the future of participatory democracy? How can we harness its transformative potential while addressing the challenges it presents?

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Our panel includes leading voices in digital democracy and civic tech: — © People Powered and FNF

Matt Stempeck, Civic Tech Field Guide
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