- June 25, 2024
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- June 25, 2024
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The next event in the virtual event series “Road to Election 2024” will focus on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the US presidential election. It was recently reported that US President Joe Biden had called Democratic voters in New Hampshire to ask them not to vote in the primaries. However, this was not a call from the US President, but an attempt to influence the election using an AI-generated simulation of Joe Biden’s voice. We want to talk to Prof. Dr. Olaf Kramer (Tübingen University) and Prof. Dr. Christian Bieber (Research Professor at CAIS) about what forms such AI influence can take, how it works and, above all, how it can be unmasked. What influence do algorithms generally have on the political opinion-forming process? The event is organized and hosted by the Road to Election partner organization German-American Institute Tübingen. Please find more information and register to participate here.
The 2024 U.S. election will significantly shape the transatlantic political environment and policy landscape. Transatlantic organizations play an integral role in convening thought leaders, bringing a transatlantic perspective to U.S. and European domestic policy discussions, and influencing public discourse on both sides of the Atlantic. This will be particularly important in 2024, which is why the Aspen Institute Germany is pleased to partner with over 25 other transatlantic organizations and political foundations on the “Road to Election 2024” virtual event series. Information about all events in the series can be found at: www.roadtoelection.de. Running from January 2024 to January 2025, the virtual event series will host in-depth discussions and foster a vibrant exchange of ideas in the lead-up to the pivotal 2024 U.S. election. The initiative’s events will feature prominent researchers, policymakers, commentators, and civil society representatives, exploring diverse formats and a wide array of topics. From public polling and media impact to electoral demographics, the future of U.S. democracy, and pressing policy issues like trade and immigration, the “Road to Election” series aims to offer comprehensive insights for audiences in both the United States and Germany.