Publications Regarding Elections in the AI Era
Articles
AI and Democracy: Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler on the Time of Israel's What Matters Now Podcast
Written By: Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler
Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, Head of IDI’s Democracy in the Digital Age Program, joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on the Times of Israel weekly podcast, What Matters Now. They discuss how various actors can use AI to flood the public sphere with confusion and disinformation, the potential impact this can have in an election year, and key policy and regulatory steps that can be taken to ensure Israel's democracy is prepared for the AI-era.
The Fabricated Bennett/Lapid Image and the New Age of Election Propaganda
Written By: Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler
A fabricated AI-generated image of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid posted on the Likud's social media accounts is a clear demonstration of a dangerous new form of election propaganda. Urgent steps must be taken to prohibit the use of such materials against one's political opponents.
Israel’s First Elections in the Age of AI Will Test the Integrity of Democracy
Written By: Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler
With unprecedented technological tools in the hands of foreign and domestic actors, the proliferation of chatbots in the information ecosystem, and outdated regulatory frameworks, the integrity of Israel's 2026 elections will be tested like never before.