Manaus hosts forum on digital democracy and election technology impacts
The project Amazônia Que Eu Quero (AMQQ) is holding a panel discussion in Manaus on Thursday, July 23rd, from 2 PM to 4 PM, focusing on the influence of new technologies on electoral processes. The event, part of the Digital Summit Experience (DSX) 2026, will take place at the Vasco Vasques Convention Center. Experts will explore how artificial intelligence, social media, and digital platforms are reshaping information access, citizen participation, and the relationship between society and democracy. The panel, titled “Democracy in the digital age: how new technologies influence your vote?”, aims to address current challenges such as the spread of disinformation, digital security, AI usage, and their overall impact on democratic processes. The discussion will feature Judge Mônica Câmara do Carmo, who is involved with the Amazonas Regional Electoral Court's (TRE-AM) commission against disinformation and electoral propaganda. Also participating is Professor Jucimar Maia da Silva Jr., Director of the School of Technology at the State University of Amazonas (UEA) and an expert in AI and cybersecurity. The third panelist is lawyer Helso do Carmo Ribeiro Filho, president of the International Relations Commission of the Amazonas section of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-AM). Journalist Ruthiene Bindá will moderate the discussion. Following the panel, on Friday, July 24th, from 9 AM to 11 AM, AMQQ will host a Public Policy Canvas at the Rede Amazônica booth to collaboratively develop proposals related to digital democracy and transformation. Launched in 2018 by Fundação Rede Amazônica and Grupo Rede Amazônica, AMQQ promotes political education and social participation.
This event highlights the growing intersection of digital technologies and democratic processes, particularly in the context of elections. The panel's focus on artificial intelligence, social media, and disinformation underscores critical challenges to informed public discourse and electoral integrity. As technology continues to evolve, understanding its influence on voter behavior, information dissemination, and the security of digital infrastructure becomes paramount. Future governance frameworks will need to adapt to mitigate risks associated with algorithmic bias, the spread of misinformation, and potential foreign interference, while also harnessing technology's potential to enhance citizen engagement and transparency. The collaborative policy-building session aims to foster proactive solutions, recognizing that addressing these complex issues requires multi-stakeholder input and forward-thinking strategies.
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