Artificial intelligence technology in Ukraine’s electoral system: implementation prospects

Authors

  • Oleksii Kurashov PhD Candidate, Full-time Scientific Research Institute of State Building and Local Government of National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61345/1339-7915.2024.3.18

Keywords:

electoral system, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, e-governance

Abstract

The article is dedicated to examining the issues related to the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in Ukraine’s electoral system. Based on an analysis of ChatGPT technology, the author explores the potential threats and risks to the national electoral system arising from the adoption of such technologies. Additionally, the article reviews foreign legislation regulating the implementation and functioning of artificial intelligence technologies in the electoral systems of European Union countries.

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Published

2024-10-08