Want to solve deepfakes? Ask citizens what to do
Assemblies can bridge the gap between people being treated as voters and consumers
Assemblies can bridge the gap between people being treated as voters and consumers

People are now little better than chance at telling what’s real and what’s not

Algorithms and generative AI models that decide what billions of users see should be transparent

New AI tools encouraging deliberation could promote consensus and reduce polarisation in politics

New insights into motivation and strength of feeling could help democracy work better

Musk has mischaracterised the dispute with the UK and others over indecent AI images as censorship

Face-recognition tech is to be avoided, but there could be other potential wins