AI in the Ballot Box (2026 Edition)

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<h3>AI in the Ballot Box (2026 Edition) </h3>As the United States approaches the 2026 midterm elections, artificial intelligence is drawing attention both as a source of political information and a potential threat to democracy. Voters are turning to AI tools to learn about elections, compare candidates, and evaluate policies. Campaigns are also using generative AI to profile voters, craft persuasive messages, and engage the public through chatbots. Join us for a panel discussion on how AI could shape the 2026 elections, from helping voters make informed decisions to enabling misinformation and manipulation. We will explore what these tools mean for political persuasion, public trust, and the future of democratic participation.Speakers<ul><li>Host &amp; Panelist: <a href="https://polisci.columbia.edu/content/yamil-r-velez" title="https://polisci.columbia.edu/content/yamil-r-velez" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yamil Velez</a>, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Arts and Sciences, Columbia University</li><li>Panelist: <a href="https://as.nyu.edu/faculty/chris-barrie.html?challenge=d06e90d7-4d8f-4b88-9d8c-10b73beb60f1" title="https://as.nyu.edu/faculty/chris-barrie.html?challenge=d06e90d7-4d8f-4b88-9d8c-10b73beb60f1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Christopher Barrie</a>, Assistant Professor of Sociology; and Core Faculty, Center for Social Media, AI, and Politics, New York University</li><li>Panelist: <a href="https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-staff/directory/silvia-sellan" title="https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-staff/directory/silvia-sellan" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Silvia Sellán</a>, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Columbia Engineering</li><li>Panelist: <a href="https://www.law.columbia.edu/faculty/kerrel-murray" title="https://www.law.columbia.edu/faculty/kerrel-murray" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kerrel Murray</a>, Associate Professor of Law, Columbia Law School</li><li>Moderator: <a href="https://journalism.columbia.edu/directory/dhrumil-mehta" title="https://journalism.columbia.edu/directory/dhrumil-mehta" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dhrumil Mehta</a>, Associate Professor in Data Journalism and Deputy Director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism, Columbia Journalism School</li></ul>

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