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5 ways AI could save our democracy

Below, Beth Simone Noveck shares five key insights from her new book, Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy . Beth has worked on and written about how we solve our hardest problems from the White House to 10 Downing Street to the German Chancellery and served as New Jersey’s first Chief AI Strategist. She is also a professor at Northeastern University. What’s the Big Idea? Just seven percent…

5 ways AI could save our democracy

4. We need to train our own AI workforce As the reach and impact of AI grows, so too does the need for a skilled workforce capable of harnessing its potential. In a world where AI is increasingly integrated into our daily lives and governance, it is crucial that individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, deploy, and regulate AI technologies responsibly.

By investing in education and training programs that focus on AI literacy, ethical considerations, and practical applications, we can ensure that our democracy remains robust and responsive to the needs of all citizens.

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