Listen "AI’s Impact on Democracy"
Episode Synopsis
In this thought-provoking episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown sits down with Jeffery Recker and Bryan Ilg to unpack one of the most pressing topics of our time: AI’s impact on democracy. From algorithm-driven echo chambers and misinformation to the role of social media in shaping political discourse, the trio explores how AI is quietly—and sometimes loudly—reshaping our democratic systems.
- What happens when personalized content becomes political propaganda?
- Is YouTube the new social media without us realizing it?
- Can regulations keep up with AI’s accelerating influence?
- And are we already too far gone—or is there still time to rethink, regulate, and reclaim our democratic integrity?
This episode dives into:
- The unintended consequences of algorithmic curation
- The collapse of objective reality in the digital age
- AI-driven misinformation in elections
- The tension between regulation and free speech
- Global responses—from Finland’s education system to the EU AI Act
- What society can (and should) do to fight back
Whether you’re in tech, policy, or just trying to make sense of the chaos online, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
🔗 Jeffery’s free course, Intro to the EU AI Act, is available now! Get your Credly badge and learn how to start your compliance journey → https://babl.ai/introduction-to-the-eu-ai-act/Check out the babl.ai website for more stuff on AI Governance and
Responsible AI!
- What happens when personalized content becomes political propaganda?
- Is YouTube the new social media without us realizing it?
- Can regulations keep up with AI’s accelerating influence?
- And are we already too far gone—or is there still time to rethink, regulate, and reclaim our democratic integrity?
This episode dives into:
- The unintended consequences of algorithmic curation
- The collapse of objective reality in the digital age
- AI-driven misinformation in elections
- The tension between regulation and free speech
- Global responses—from Finland’s education system to the EU AI Act
- What society can (and should) do to fight back
Whether you’re in tech, policy, or just trying to make sense of the chaos online, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
🔗 Jeffery’s free course, Intro to the EU AI Act, is available now! Get your Credly badge and learn how to start your compliance journey → https://babl.ai/introduction-to-the-eu-ai-act/Check out the babl.ai website for more stuff on AI Governance and
Responsible AI!
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