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AI and Political Blackmail: Undermining Democracy and Governance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced into domains once thought immune to technological manipulation, including politics and governance. Among its most nefarious applications is its use in blackmail campaigns targeting influential political actors . These practices do not merely pose personal threats; they undermine public trust, manipulate policy outcomes, and erode the democratic fabric of society. This lab note undertakes an in-depth analysis of AI-driven political blackmail, mapping out its emergence, mechanisms, and broader implications. Political Sociology and AI: Framing the Context   Political sociology delves into the intricate interplay between power, authority, and governance, and how these forces are shaped by and, in turn, shape social structures. With the escalating integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into nearly every aspect of human activity, these traditional dynamics are undergoing a profound transformation, demanding entirely new analytical f...
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Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of Post-National Imperialism: A Sociological Analysis

The world is undergoing profound transformations catalyzed by digital technologies, especially AI. The development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the theoretical possibility of Superintelligence add new dimensions to global power dynamics. These technologies are not emerging in isolation; rather, they are embedded in and co-producing a global system characterized by diminishing nation-state sovereignty, intensifying economic interdependence, and complex transnational governance systems. This lab note argues that AI and its advanced iterations are becoming instrumental in the reconfiguration of global power and the emergence of what may be called post-national imperialism . Theoretical Framework Power is shifting from nation-states to transnational entities, a defining characteristic of globalization. As argued by Saskia Sassen and Manuel Castells, the network society and global city paradigms reveal how capital and influence flow across borders, reshaping the authority ...
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