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Can LLMs Advance Democratic Values?
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Can LLMs Advance Democratic Values?

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By Seth Lazar and Lorenzo Manuali
Published on Apr 12, 2025
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The Technology and International Affairs Program develops insights to address the governance challenges and large-scale risks of new technologies. Our experts identify actionable best practices and incentives for industry and government leaders on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, cloud security, countering influence operations, reducing the risk of biotechnologies, and ensuring global digital inclusion.

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Seth Lazar
Seth Lazar

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Seth Lazar is a nonresident scholar in the Carnegie Technology and International Affairs Program.

Lorenzo Manuali

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Seth Lazar
Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program
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Lorenzo Manuali
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