Middleware for Politicians: Europe’s Third Way to Informed Democracy — Part 2
Unveiling Europe’s distinctive AI approach — a democratic, value-driven model. Discover the power of middleware in politics.
Introduction: The Third Player’s Move
In the great game of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the world’s superpowers — the US and China — have made their moves. Now, it’s Europe’s turn. Europe, the third player on the board, has the potential to pioneer a distinctive approach — one that is distinctly democratic and value-driven. As the global AI landscape seems to be splitting into two poles — the US market-driven model and the China-centric model, Europe has the opportunity to champion a third way, aligning with its democratic ideals and human-centric values.
1. The Middleware Concept: The Librarian of Information
In the digital age, information is abundant and readily available. However, the challenge lies not in the availability of information but in its quality and relevance. This is particularly true in politics, where misinformation can have far-reaching consequences. Drawing inspiration from Katharine Miller and Francis Fukuyama’s radical proposal on middleware, we explore an innovative approach to ensure citizens are well-informed when making…
