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  • Political Science
  • Technology Studies
  • Sociology

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  • Democratization processes are increasingly influenced by technological advancements.
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communication technology (ICT) have seen rapid development globally.
  • The dual-use nature of AI/ICT allows both state and non-state actors to leverage these technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the complex relationship between democratization and the development of AI/ICT.
  • To empirically investigate how AI/ICT advancements impact democratic progress worldwide.
  • To identify the factors determining whether state rulers or civil society benefit more from AI/ICT.

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  • Empirical analysis of data from the past 10 years.
  • Statistical testing of three proposed hypotheses.
  • Theoretical proof of a proposition regarding technology complementarity and control.

Main Results:

  • AI/ICT advancements have hindered democratic development in numerous countries.
  • AI/ICT is generally more complementary to government rulers due to superior access to administrative big data.
  • Rulers in authoritarian and fragile democracies use AI/ICT to enhance control over civil society.

Conclusions:

  • The study explains the erosion of democracy in fragile democracies linked to AI/ICT.
  • Technology complementarity is a key factor in AI/ICT's impact on governance and democracy.
  • AI/ICT advancements pose significant challenges to democratic institutions and civil society.