Concerns about foreign interference using digital tools including AI in the upcoming provincial election should be taken seriously, says an expert studying the effects of digital media on democracy.
But Chris Tenove, interim director for UBC’s Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, also warns against exaggerating the potential effects of such campaigns, appealing for open, good-faith dialogue.
British Columbians will join billions in countries around the globe, including the United States and India, to elect new national and regional leaders in 2024.