How bots could help revive democracy
AI tools could promote consensus and reduce polarisation in politics.
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a study from the university of cambridge suggests ai-powered bots could help reduce political polarisation by encouraging deliberation. the researchers built a system that summarises group discussions in real time, helping participants find common ground. in a test with 500 people, the tool cut disagreement by 20% and boosted perceived consensus. the idea is that bots can surface overlooked points of agreement, rather than amplifying outrage like social media algorithms often do. the team is now testing the system in a small town council setting in the uk.
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