The Evolving Roles of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Democracy: Comparative Study on Germany, France, U.S. and U.K.

It is a well known fact that democratic system of government is on the increase across many states, especially after the end of the Cold War rival, and it is assumed by many who use the lens of democratic peace theory that democratic societies don’t fight among each other; therefore, democracy should be preserved and protected in any possible way. With this in mind and considering the rapid development of artificial intelligence and how it was used to disrupt the democratic processes in societies like Germany, France and United States, and U.K. many scholars, politicians, individuals tend to disagree on the kind and degree of impact of the evolving roles of AI in democratic societies; some perceive AI as a threat to democracy while some see it as a welcome development that comes with enormous benefits. However, using qualitative research method, and through description, analysis and comparison, this study will provide ideas and arguments from interviews, books, news papers and journal articles to answer the research questions: How can we address the challenges that Artificial Intelligence poses on democracy? Can AI be used as an instrument that enhances democratic system? This study also tries to argue how AI’s influence on democracy in the above mentioned democratic states is likely to increase or decrease the chances of conflict among each other. Finally, the study provides how the future of democracy in these societies (Germany, France, U.S. and U.K.) can be secured from the threats of AI in as much as they have effective regulative policies guiding the roles of these AIs and preventing them from infringing on people’s right. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, Democratic Peace Theory, Threat.