AI for REINFORCING DEMOCRACY

Acronym

AIDEMOC

Description of the granted funding

The AIDEMOC project explores the impact of AI-based communication technologies on democracy. It examines how AI affects the quality, inclusivity, transparency, and efficiency of digital public services, while addressing risks like information pollution and generative AI misuse. AIDEMOC employs a mix of empirical, theoretical, and computational methods to study AI's effects, map future scenarios, and develop tools to detect digital vulnerabilities. The project collaborates with national and international partners to forecast and mitigate digital threats, aiming to create responsible AI governance frameworks and scalable solutions to combat AI-generated misinformation. AIDEMOC's research supports the development of inclusive public services and provides strategic insights for policymakers to enhance digital democracy and societal resilience.
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Starting year

2024

End year

2027

Granted funding

Anna-Mari Wallenberg Orcid -palvelun logo
1 163 775 €




Funder

Research Council of Finland

Funding instrument

Strategic Research Funding

Päättäjä

Strategic Research Council
18.11.2024

Other information

Funding decision number

365541

Fields of science

Media and communications

Research fields

Viestintä ja mediatutkimus

Themes

Demokratian tulevaisuus