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One essential ingredient for AI safety? Democracy | Matthew Botvinick.

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Matthew Botvinick argues that preserving democracy is increasingly urgent as AI threatens institutions, and that democracy is an essential ingredient for AI safety.

Why it matters: It frames AI safety as connected to democratic institutions rather than only a technical problem.

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“The rise of AI makes the preservation of democracy even more urgent – especially as the technology threatens institutions AI safety is having a moment.”
Guardian AI, 12 Oct 2026, 12:00.

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