How malicious AI swarms can threaten democracy

Как злонамеренные рои ИИ могут угрожать демократии
Sander van der Linden, Gordon Pennycook, Nicholas A. Christakis, Kevin Leyton‐Brown, Jay J. Van Bavel, Christopher Summerfield, Nick Bostrom, David G. Rand, Meeyoung Cha, David García, Andrea Baronchelli, Jonas R. Kunst, Daniel Thilo Schroeder, Amit Goldenberg, Yara Kyrychenko, Nina Lutz, G. Marcus, F. Menczer, Maria Ressa, Frank Schweitzer, Dawn Xiaoding Song, Audrey Tang, Jay J. Van Bavel
2026-01-22
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Abstract (AI)
The fusion of agentic AI and LLMs marks a new frontier in information warfare.
Key Findings
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Malicious AI swarms may pose a threat to democratic systems, as indicated by the paper’s title.
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The fusion of agentic artificial intelligence and large language models creates a new frontier in information warfare.
Research Object

malicious AI swarms

Research Subject

their potential to threaten democracy as a form of information warfare

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Authors
Sander van der Linden
Gordon Pennycook
Nicholas A. Christakis
Kevin Leyton‐Brown
Jay J. Van Bavel
Christopher Summerfield
Nick Bostrom
David G. Rand
Meeyoung Cha
David García
Andrea Baronchelli
Jonas R. Kunst
Daniel Thilo Schroeder
Amit Goldenberg
Yara Kyrychenko
Nina Lutz
G. Marcus
F. Menczer
Maria Ressa
Frank Schweitzer
Dawn Xiaoding Song
Audrey Tang
Jay J. Van Bavel
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