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New Framework Detects and Measures AI Dangers to Democracy Using Principal-Agent Theory
A new research paper by Sandri and Novelli presents an analytical framework to detect and measure the dangers AI poses to democratic processes. The framework applies principal-agent theory and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to identify accountability gaps and governance failures, centering on institutional assessability. The authors highlight that AI exacerbates existing democratic problems rather than creating new ones.
Jun 16, 2026 1 source