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We have participated in the Athens Democracy Forum to discuss the challenges of democracy in the age of artificial intelligence
Two young advisors from the Catalan Ombudsman took part in the Forum, accompanied by Anna Piferrer, advisor of the Children and Adolescents Area
Young people from eleven European regions shared their views on the impact of images, social networks and artificial intelligence on our lives
The institution of the Catalan Ombudsman participated in the Athens Democracy Forum, a space for debate that this year reflects on the role of democracy in the age of artificial intelligence, fake news and social networks. The aim was to bring together leaders, intellectuals and experts from around the world to address the key challenges facing democracy today.
Anna Piferrer, from the Catalan Ombudsman’s Area for Children and Adolescents, accompanied Giada and Ferran, young advisers and students from two secondary schools in Catalonia, the Josep Lladonosa secondary school, in Lleida, and the Maristes Anna Ravell secondary school, in Barcelona. In total, young advisors from eleven European regions, including Catalonia, the Basque Country and Andalusia, participated in the Forum.
The Forum, now in its 12th year, was held in Athens, the capital of Greece and the birthplace of democracy. The event took place from 1 to 3 October and was organized by The Democracy & Culture Foundation, in collaboration with the New York Times.
