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While LLMs should be kept well clear of formal democratic decision-making processes, they may be able to strengthen the informal public sphere.

Can LLMs Advance Democratic Values?

by Seth Lazar and Lorenzo Manuali
published by
Arxiv
 on April 12, 2025
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