According to the chapter, what key features of democracy are most likely to be impacted by AI?

According to the chapter, the key democratic features most likely to be impacted by AI are individual autonomy and self-governance, group-level equality of rights, institutional trust in fair electoral processes, and systemic competition between democratic and authoritarian regimes. These features are used as a practical framework for evaluating AI's influence on democratic systems.

The chapter identifies four main features of democracy where AI is expected to have its most significant impact: individual autonomy and self-governance, group-level equality of rights, institutional trust in fair electoral processes, and systemic competition between democratic and authoritarian regimes. AI tools such as voter profiling, microtargeting, sentiment analysis, and automated content delivery can shape voter perceptions and customize political messaging, which may affect individual autonomy. The spread of misinformation, fake news, and deepfakes can distort public discourse and undermine institutional trust in elections. The chapter also notes that while AI can strengthen democratic processes through enhanced campaign precision and data-informed engagement, these same capabilities create risks that require regulatory oversight, transparency, and accountability to protect democratic values.