Artificial Intelligence is transforming societies around the globe, ushering in new possibilities for innovation and advocacy. But it has also become a battleground between autocrats and activists. Authoritarian regimes, armed with vast resources and cutting-edge AI tools, have gained a significant upper hand in surveilling, targeting, and suppressing dissent. Meanwhile, activists often lack the resources and training they need to leverage AI and fight back. This resource gap leaves activists vulnerable, excludes them from shaping the future development of AI, and hinders their ability to counter oppression. Closing the gap is essential for protecting human rights and ensuring that AI evolves in ways that uphold transparency, justice, and freedom.
How Autocrats Weaponize AI — And How to Fight Back | Journal of Democracy
