Democracy in the Age of Disinformation

AI and Constitutional Law in Europe
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-1-5099-8920-1
Verlag: Bloomsbury Academic

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 503 g

How do artificial intelligence and disinformation challenge the rule of law in Europe?

This book provides a critical examination of the legal and democratic implications of AI, offering a constitutional roadmap to uphold fundamental rights in the digital age.

The book investigates the transformative impact of AI on the principles underpinning European constitutional law, with particular emphasis on the rule of law, human dignity, and democratic governance. It examines how AI-driven automation and autonomy disrupt traditional legal safeguards, posing challenges to accountability, transparency, and pluralism.

Through an in-depth analysis of European regulatory frameworks, including the AI Act and the Digital Services Act, and key constitutional principles, the book addresses issues such as algorithmic bias, informational pluralism, and the governance of disinformation. Drawing on case studies and cross-jurisdictional comparisons, it offers actionable strategies to adapt constitutional protections to the challenges of an AI-driven society.

By focusing on the interaction between AI, disinformation, and European democratic values, the book is a vital resource for understanding and addressing the threats posed to the rule of law in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pollicino, Oreste

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
1. The Rule of Law in the AI Era
2. From Digital Liberalism to AI Autonomy
3. Algorithmic Bias and Fundamental Rights
4. AI and Disinformation: An Explosive Pair?
Conclusions: Towards a Constitutional Future for AI

Über Autor(innen)

Pollicino, Oreste
Oreste Pollicino is Professor of Constitutional Law and AI Law at Bocconi University, Italy, Board Member at the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), President of the Centre for Digital Constitutionalism and Policy, Belgium, and Honest Broker for the 2022 Code of Practice Against Disinformation.

Oreste Pollicino is Professor of Constitutional Law and AI Law at Bocconi University, Italy.