Rewiring Democracy

From the New York Times–bestselling author of The Hacker's Mind and Data & Goliath, an informative and wide-ranging exploration of how AI will alter every facet of democracy, and how to harness the technology to distribute rather than concentrate power. AI is changing democracy. We still get to decide how. AI’s impact on democracy will go far beyond headline-grabbing political deepfakes and automated misinformation. Everywhere it will be used, it will create risks and opportunities to shake up long-standing power structures. In this highly readable and advisedly optimistic book, Rewiring Democracy, security technologist Bruce Schneier and data scientist Nathan Sanders cut through the AI hype and examine the myriad ways that AI is transforming every aspect of democracy—for both good and ill. The authors describe how the sophistication of AI will fulfill demands from lawmakers for more complex legislation, reducing deference to the executive branch and altering the balance of power between lawmakers and administrators. They show how the scale and scope of AI is enhancing civil servants’ ability to shape private-sector behavior, automating either the enforcement or neglect of industry regulations. They also explain how both lawyers and judges will leverage the speed of AI, upending how we think about law enforcement, litigation, and dispute resolution. Why You Should Read? Explores how AI is transforming every aspect of democracy, going beyond simple misinformation. Examines how AI is altering the balance of power between different branches of government. Describes how AI is changing the roles of civil servants and their ability to shape private-sector behavior, including industry regulations. Provides insights into how AI will impact law enforcement, litigation, and dispute resolution. About the Author Bruce Schneier is a renowned security technologist and author. He is the New York Times–bestselling author of "The Hacker's Mind" and "Data & Goliath." Nathan E. Sanders is a data scientist. Together, they bring a unique perspective to the intersection of technology and democracy.