Is artificial intelligence compatible with modern democratic systems? A logical-legal analysis through italian and spanish constitutional systems

• Autores: Carlo Piparo
• Localización: Revista general de derecho público comparado, ISSN 1988-5091, Nº. 37, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Inteligencia artificial y derechos a la igualdad y a la información. ¿Está en peligro la democracia representativa?
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  • español

    ¿Es la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) compatible con los sistemas democráticos modernos? Esta pregunta es de fundamental importancia en la actualidad, ya que la IA afirma su presencia abrumadora en la sociedad como una de las técnicas de computación más avanzadas: hoy en día, la IA está integrada en todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas, desde el comercio y la industria hasta la salud, el transporte y el entretenimiento.

    Aunque la inteligencia artificial demuestra un inmenso potencial, podría amenazar la democracia representativa al socavar los derechos a la igualdad y a la información. Este artículo se centrará en los conceptos de IA, democracia representativa y derechos a la igualdad y a la información. El texto describirá los beneficios de la IA, destacará las posibles amenazas algorítmicas y propondrá algunas soluciones a través de los principios constitucionales de Italia y España.

  • English

    Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) compatible with modern democratic systems? This question is of fundamental importance nowadays, as AI asserts its overwhelming presence in society as one of the most advanced computing techniques: today, AI is integrated into every aspect of our lives, from commerce and industry to healthcare, transportation, and entertainment.

    Although artificial intelligence demonstrates immense potential, it could threaten representative democracy by undermining the rights to equality and information. This article will focus on the concepts of AI, representative democracy, and rights to equality and information. The paper will describe AI’s benefits, highlight potential algorithmic threats, and propose some solutions through the lenses of Italian and Spanish constitutional principles.

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