Will AI Sway Your Vote? And How to Make Sure Your Digital Legacy Goes to the Right People

Could AI Chatbots Influence Elections?

Could a chatbot change the way you vote? In this episode, DPhil candidate Kobi Hackenburg from the Oxford Internet Institute explains how AI is already capable of persuading people on political issues. From short, personalised conversations to fact-packed arguments, these systems can shift opinions in minutes - and the effects can last for weeks. We explore the implications for democracy, elections, and what it means when machines can influence minds as effectively as human campaigners.

Protect Your Digital Life After You’re Gone

What happens to your digital life after you die? Pawel Soproniuk, CEO of Legacy App, joins us to discuss how digital assets — from bank accounts and investments to insurance policies - are often left inaccessible to loved ones. Legacy App provides a secure, encrypted way to map out your digital estate, ensuring that the right people inherit what you leave behind. This conversation highlights why planning your digital legacy is becoming as essential as writing a will.

The programme is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz.

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