The AI, Media and Democracy Lab researches the impact of AI on the democratic function of the media, and its role in promoting an inclusive society as a key technology. In 2022, AIMD started its trajectory as a Dutch Research Council-funded Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects Lab. Its overarching goal is to develop and test value-driven, human-centred AI applications and ethical and legal frameworks for the responsible use of AI in the media. The lab aims to stimulate the innovation of AI applications that strengthen the democratic function of media. The AI, Media and Democracy Lab does so in close collaboration with partners, which include journalists, media organisations, designers, citizens, researchers, and public and societal partners.

Funder: NWO

Researchers: Claes de Vreese; Teresa Weikmann; Nicolas Mattis, Sophie Morosoli, Zilin Lin

Start date: 1-11-2022

End date: 31-10-2027