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Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Year of publication: 2024 Author: Daniel Innerarity Corporate author: UNESCO Montevideo | Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO) UNESCOโs Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, adopted by all Member States in November 2021, is the first global policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and outlines different aspects of this technology that directly impact political life. The initial considerations of the Recommendation outline the potential ramifications of AI across diverse domains, notably its implications for democracy. This report builds on these analyses and recommendations, aligning with the core values and principles outlined in the Recommendation. It delves into the current and potential impact of artificial intelligence on democracy and the benefits that both artificial intelligence and digitalization, in general, could bring to enhancing collective decision-making processes. This analysis is structured around four key topics:1. The democratic expectations and disappointments of digitization2. The new digital public space: the democratic conversation3. The democracy of data: the politics of Big Data4. Democracy as a form of political decision-making: algorithmic governance Finally, this report offers recommendations for the democratic governance of artificial intelligence aimed at mitigating neative impacts and fostering a more democratic approach to AI governance. 
The โHate Speechโ Policies of Major Platforms during the COVID-19 Pandemic Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: UNESCO Montevideo This document reports an increase in so-called โhate speechโ posts on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although dissimilar, such an increase can be observed in the transparency reports of the different platforms and the surge in content moderation since March 2020.During the same periodโas a result of the lockdown measures adopted in most countries around the worldโplatforms increased the use of AI tools for content moderation. Therefore, we canโt fully say whether the interannual growth is linked to increased posts or changes in monitoring systems. 
Journalism and Artificial Intelligence in Latin America Year of publication: 2023 Author: Natalia Zuazo Corporate author: UNESCO Montevideo In a context of exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and technological dominance in all spheres of life โ economic, social, cultural, environmental, and political โ, this Paper explores the impact of AI on journalism from a critical and ethical perspective, with special attention to Latin America. It addresses inequalities and challenges inherent in the implementation of AI in the region. The aim is to offer an useful tool in the continuous training of students and media professionals.