The Digital Press

AI is increasingly shaping American politics by automating campaign tasks, influencing organizing strategies, and enabling citizen participation, but its unregulated use raises concerns about democracy and election integrity.

Why it matters: AI boosts efficiency and scale in campaigns, organizing, and voter engagement, potentially changing political dynamics at all levels.

The big picture: AI’s role spans from enhancing fundraising and targeted ads to enabling AI-driven political platforms and grassroots activism, with little oversight.

The stakes: Unchecked AI use risks misinformation, voter manipulation, surveillance, and the emergence of hidden power controlling political messaging.

Commenters say: They highlight AI’s amplification of political influence, concerns about unseen puppet masters controlling AI, and the need for safeguards beyond mere regulation.