In 2024, when a significant proportion of the global population participates in democratic elections, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in democratic processes has never been more critical. This book will examine the profound impact of AI on democracy, focusing on regions where democratic structures are underdeveloped, strained, or stressed. This book will provide a nuanced exploration of how AI can both fortify and undermine democratic institutions and processes, offering a balanced perspective that is essential for policymakers, technology experts, journalists, civic activists, and political actors.​ This book will begin with a foundational overview of AI technologies and their current applications in democratic frameworks worldwide. In addition to focusing on "underdeveloped," "strained," and "stressed" democracies, it will explore similar challenges faced by democracies in the Global North, where the consequences may be even more significant. Each chapter will be accompanied by current case studies from both the Global North and South, providing practical, real-world examples to illustrate AI's role in addressing these challenges across diverse democratic environments. This comparative approach will offer a more comprehensive perspective, ensuring the issues are contextualized globally.

 

In regions with underdeveloped democracies, where political participation and civic engagement are minimal, AI has the potential to revolutionize the democratic experience. By providing more accessible digital platforms, AI can facilitate voter education, streamline registration and voting processes, and enhance political participation. This book will illustrate these possibilities with case studies from countries where AI-driven initiatives can be deployed or successfully used to increase electoral participation and civic engagement.​ However, the challenges multiply in strained democracies where political rights are often threatened and the rule of law is weak. Here, AI's role expands to monitoring and reporting human rights violations, providing crucial data that can be used by international bodies and local watchdogs to uphold justice and promote democratic norms. This book section critically examines the ethical dimensions of surveillance technologies and the fine line between safeguarding rights and infringing on privacy.

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In stressed democracies characterized by political tension and conflict, AI is a tool for maintaining electoral integrity and enhancing communication between citizens and their governments. AI can manage and safeguard electoral processes, detect anomalies suggesting fraudulent activities, and provide platforms facilitating meaningful dialogue between polarized groups. This book will evaluate technologies deployed in recent elections worldwide, analyzing their impact on maintaining democratic integrity under stress.​ Beyond these applications, this book will examine the critical areas of responsive policymaking and information integrity and the challenges all democracies face in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. AI's ability to analyze vast amounts of public data can help draft policies that genuinely reflect the populace's needs, ensuring equitable resource distribution and responsive governance. Moreover, amidst the rising threats of disinformation to democratic societies, AI-enhanced fact-checking, narrative monitoring, and information verification platforms are indispensable for cultivating a culture of truth and diminishing the spread of misinformation.

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The final thematic area explored is social cohesion, a fundamental yet often overlooked element of a robust democracy. AI can significantly analyze social patterns, identify rifts, and propose integrative activities or policies to foster a unified national identity. In culturally rich but fragmented societies, AI tools can manage diversity and promote inclusion, ensuring that every segment of society feels represented and valued.

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We invite contributions from scholars, policymakers, and practitioners who wish to explore the transformative potential of AI in democratic systems, particularly in regions where democratic structures are underdeveloped, strained, or stressed. While we are particularly interested in the following topics, we welcome submissions on other relevant topics within the scope of AI and democracy:

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• Foundations of AI in Democratic Systems

• Cutting-Edge AI Algorithms for Electoral Systems

• Machine Learning Models for Democratic Governance

• AI in Electoral Integrity

• Reinforcement Learning for Voter Behavior Analysis

• AI-Driven Public Policy Frameworks

• Predictive Analytics for Policy Development

• Using Big Data to Address Social Inequality

• Real-Time Data Monitoring for Governance

• AI and Big Data for Inclusive Policy Design

• AI Tools for Detecting Electoral Fraud

• Safeguarding Electoral Integrity with AI

• Machine Learning for Voter Authentication

• Combating Election Misinformation with AI

• Ensuring Transparency in Electoral Processes

• Building Ethical AI Systems for Governance

• Algorithmic Fairness and Bias Mitigation

• Privacy and Security in AI-Driven Elections

• Human Rights and AI in Electoral Integrity

• AI for Civil Society in Strained Democracies

• Enhancing Civic Engagement Through AI

• AI Tools for Strengthening Advocacy and Transparency

• Ethical AI Deployment for Civic Participation

• AI-Driven Solutions for Promoting Social Equity

• AI for Strengthening Democratic Institutions

• AI-Driven Approaches to Combat Political Polarization

• Building Inclusive Societies through AI-Enhanced Civic Participation

• The Role of AI in Protecting Minority Rights in Democratic Systems

• AI and Digital Platforms for Fostering Social Cohesion

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• All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another book, journal, or conference.

• Submit an initial proposal, including the title of the chapter and the abstract of the proposed chapter. The deadline for submission of the initial proposal (500 words) is October 30, 2024.

• Submit your proposal through the following link: 

                                     ​https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=aid2025

• The full chapter is due by December 20, 2024.

• The length of the chapter should be 5,000-6,000 words.

• The paper should be formatted according to the template provided, and the chapter should use the APA 7th edition style of references. The template will be sent to the authors after the initial proposal is accepted.

Chapter Template

• Call for Papers is also available here:​

​        https://www.narasimharao.net/aid

• Feel free to email us if you have questions or want feedback on your proposed research question: jjacob@aubg.edu or narasimharao@unyt.edu.al

• You may also contact us via professional social media at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-udo-udo-jacob/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvajjhala/

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​Proposal Submission Deadline:    October 30, 2024
Full Chapter Submission:              December 20, 2024
Review Results Returned:            January 30, 2025
Final Chapter Submission:            February 15, 2025

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​​​Prof. Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob
Panitza Memorial Endowed Executive Director, 
Center for Information, Democracy and Citizenship,
American University of Bulgaria
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Email: jjacob@aubg.edu

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Assoc. Prof. Narasimha Rao Vajjhala
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture,
University of New York Tirana
Tirana, Albania
Email: narasimharao@unyt.edu.al