Second debate within the International Conference Democracy 4All on November 3rd and 4th at IL3, the Lifelong Learning Institute of the University of Barcelona. Session with the participation of:

• Jordi Nieva, Universitat de Barcelona
• Raquel Lázaro, Universidad de Alcalá 
• Cristina Astier, Euskal Herrio Unibertsitatea 
• Dieter Brockmeyer, Diplomatic World Institute

This year the conference examines issues related to technological advances and their impact on democracy and putting special attention to blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) regarding the media, social networks and governance of societies

Digital platforms have turned free speech into a governance challenge. AI moderation, disinformation, and so-called “cultural wars” redefine the dynamics within the public sphere. Can algorithms protect and enhance our civic participation or deliberation, or do they silently  restrict it? Experts will discuss on new legal and normative frameworks on free speech in an algorithmic and automatized environment.