Nathan E. Sanders is a data scientist affiliated with the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University focused on using technology to support vulnerable communities' participation in policymaking. He is the co-author with Bruce Schneier of the new book, "Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship." His research and writing on science and technology can be found at nsanders.me.
By learning our views and engaging on our behalf, AI could make government more representative and responsive — but not if we allow it to erode our democratic instincts.