AI and Electoral Campaigns

EXAMINING THE NEW DANGERS AI POSES TO DEMOCRACY AND ELECTORAL INTEGRITY AI and Electoral Campaigns provides an in-depth exploration of the transformative role artificial intelligence plays in democratic processes and political communication around the world. Drawing on case studies from countries across the globe--including the United States, India, and Argentina--a team of leading scholars offers a global analysis of the new vulnerabilities and systemic risks AI introduces to democratic processes, ranging from deepfakes and disinformation to algorithmic manipulation and digital polarization. Through a clear, structured framework, the authors analyze a variety of AI-driven risks, address their ethical and legal implications for political communication, classify AI-related threats, and discuss approaches for mitigating their impact. In-depth chapters move from the historical evolution of campaign strategies, to a detailed examination of informational dysfunctions, to the regulatory responses being shaped by governments and institutions worldwide. A critical resource for understanding how AI intersects with the political landscape in an era of digital transformation, AI and Electoral Campaigns is required reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in courses such as Political Communication, Media Law, AI and Society, and Electoral Systems. It is also a key reference for researchers, electoral regulators, policymakers, and legal practitioners.