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According to the chapter, what are the five factors of unethical AI in democratic systems identified from the critical analysis of literature?

The five factors are AI-disinformation, AI-electoral-interference, AI-HR-manipulation, AI-unethical-culture, and AI-privacy-invasion.

The chapter identifies five distinct categories of unethical AI applications threatening democratic governance. AI-disinformation involves using deepfakes and manipulated media to spread false content and exploit the 'liar's dividend.' AI-electoral-interference uses AI's data processing power to manipulate voter eligibility, suppress participation, or alter outcomes. AI-HR-manipulation refers to biased AI systems in recruitment, promotion, and organizational decisions that perpetuate inequality. AI-unethical-culture exploits cultural dimensions and personality factors to manipulate public opinion and behavior. AI-privacy-invasion synthesizes disparate data sources to create surveillance profiles that compromise individual privacy and political freedom.

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  • AI-disinformation: spreading false content and deepfakes to undermine trust.
  • AI-electoral-interference: manipulating voter processes and electoral outcomes.
  • AI-HR-manipulation: biased AI in hiring and organizational decisions.
  • AI-unethical-culture: exploiting cultural and psychological vulnerabilities.
  • AI-privacy-invasion: combining data sources for unauthorized surveillance and profiling.
Source:AI and the Future of Democracy: Building Resilient and Inclusive Societies· Algorithmic fairness and bias mitigation in digital democracy: The role of social media in political campaigns· p. 69–76

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