How malicious AI swarms can threaten democracy

2026

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1) The convergence of advanced AI agents and large language models presents a significant threat to democratic processes by enabling sophisticated, large-scale influence operations.
2) This paper explores how malicious AI swarms can manipulate public opinion, erode trust in institutions, and undermine democratic discourse through coordinated inauthentic behavior and synthetic consensus.
3) It also outlines potential technical and governance measures to counter these threats, emphasizing the need for transparency, provenance strengthening, and collaborative action.
Tags: AI, democracy, disinformation, influence operations, swarms

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