AI, Politics, and Global Power Shifts – Interview with Prof. Genia Kostka
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Artificial intelligence is not only transforming technological processes but also reshaping political power structures worldwide. In the interview, Prof. Genia Kostka (SCRIPTS) discusses the political dynamics of digital technologies, authoritarian and democratic modes of governance, and China’s growing role in global digital politics.
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Kostka emphasizes: “Technologies are not neutral. They can strengthen the liberal system — but they can also stabilize authoritarian structures.”
This becomes particularly evident in the case of China, where digital infrastructures are deliberately used to increase efficiency, enable surveillance, and expand international influence.
The full interview offers insights into key research findings and situates these developments in a broader political context.
Read the interview here.
Further information:
Publications:
When Politics Shapes Technology Adoption: A Cross-National Study of Chatbot Acceptance: On SSRN
Emotional Attachment to AI Chatbots: Evidence from Germany, China, South Africa, and the United States: On SSRN
Lecture Series: Berlin Contemporary China Network Lecture Series