David Altman is professor of political science at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, project manager for the V-Dem research collaborative, and director of the V-Dem Regional Center for Latin America. He is the author of Citizenship and Contemporary Direct Democracy (2019) and Direct Democracy Worldwide (2011).
A revolution in political participation is underway: Political players and advocacy groups are using AI to draft ballot initiatives, gather signatures, and persuade voters—undermining democratic legitimacy in the process.
