The Dialectics of the Relationship Between the Political System and Artificial Intelligence
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Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in political life and the democratic process, perhaps even extending to decision-making, have garnered the attention of researchers, specialists, and policymakers. However, the application of AI and its integration into the political system and state institutions necessitates careful consideration due to the presence of both positive and negative impacts. This debate leads to two conclusions: first, AI provides effective tools for improving governance and enhancing the capabilities of the political system both domestically and internationally; second, AI's capabilities pose a threat through the manipulation of facts, influencing public opinion, violating privacy, and destabilizing the political system and democracy. This compels governments to consider establishing legal frameworks and regulatory mechanisms while ensuring the flexibility of the political system and democratic governance, and to work on enhancing governmental capabilities to adapt to challenges. The research revolves around questions about the dialectic of the relationship between the political system and artificial intelligence, and whether the latter represents a source of development or a contemporary challenge to democracy. This is based on a scientific methodology combined with the systematic and analytical approach to interpret the ability of the political system to contain the impact of artificial intelligence, to reach a conclusion that the relationship between the two parties is still developing and escalating, and the impact of each party on the other lies in the nature of the political system and what it has in terms of capabilities and flexibility to deal with artificial intelligence.
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