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Sunday, May 24
Basel, Switzerland (hybrid)
DA Discussions: AI’s Collision with Politics and Global Power
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Join us for our revived DA Discussions series!
In May, we will take a critical look at Artificial Intelligence. As the AI arms race accelerates, the technology designed to elevate society increasingly threatens to deepen economic inequality, empower autocratic regimes, and disrupt democratic processes. Join us for a critical conversation unpacking the geopolitical, economic, and security realities of an AI-driven world. Discover what is truly at stake when algorithms collide with global power, and how we can begin to govern the code before it governs us.
Here are the suggested readings:
- An Honest Conversation on AI and Humanity at the World Economic Forum 2026 🎥 Yuval Noah Harari
- Godfather of AI: I Tried to Warn Them, But We’ve Already Lost Control! Geoffrey Hinton on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett 🎧
- Scott Galloway: AI Wasn’t Built For You. The Rich Don’t Need You Anymore! on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett 🎧
- Opinion | Who Really Has the Cards? Trump, Iran or A.I.? by Thomas Friedman in The New York Times 🎁 gift article 🎁
- Opinion | Political Campaigns Have No Idea What’s About to Hit Them by Thomas B. Edsall in The New York Times 🎁 gift article 🎁
- Opinion | Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse (Probably) Won’t Happen by Ezra Klein in The New York Times 🎁 gift article 🎁
- How AI tools could enable bioterrorism in The Economist
- Democratic leaders want an affordability debate on AI. Critics say they’re ducking the real fight. by Calder McHugh and Riley Rogerson for Politico
- Prepare for an AI jobs apocalypse in The Economist
Hybrid Event: Private residence near Schützenmattpark and Zoom; RSVP for details
About DA Discussions:
We will examine various facets of democracy in group discussions facilitates by political scientist Michael Contarino, Professor Emeritus at the University of New Hampshire.
Contarino founded and directed the Politics and Society program at UNH-Manchester, the UNH-in-Italy program, and the UNH-Manchester Florence program at Palazzo Rucellai. He has taught World Politics, US and World Affairs, International Relations Theory, Politics and Society, Dictatorship and Democracy, Politics and Propaganda in Film, The Politics of Food, and Business, Government, and Society, among other topics. You can read his full bio here.
Each event will cover a different topic and offer complementary readings. The readings are intended to provide insight into the topic at hand but are completely optional.
All are welcome!
This event is free of charge, but we will gladly accept donations from any US citizens who attend the event. DACH is a volunteer organization that relies on donations to be able to provide outreach, voter education, and voter registration services.
WHEN
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM Bern Time
CONTACT
Liz Voss
[email protected]