Artificial intelligence (AI) and institutional capacity

Institutional capacity refers to the ability of public institutions to fulfill their mandates, even under pressure. Robust institutions are a prerequisite for a resilient democracy capable of withstanding various forms of threats and challenges. This course examines institutional capacity in relation to artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on how AI technologies such as algorithmic manipulation, deepfakes, and automated propaganda affect the ability of democratic institutions to manage threats. The course provides an overview of how Swedish public administration has changed over the past twenty years, with particular emphasis on the increasing use of AI technologies. Through an in-depth study of examples such as automated decision-making, the course analyses how these technologies impact key democratic principles such as accountability and transparency, and the consequences for citizen insight and influence.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: At least 90 ECTS credits, with at least 30 ECTS credits at the G2F level or higher, in Political Science or related main areas of study such as Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Media and Communication Studies, History, Civics, and Human Geography, including an independent project of at least 15 ECTS credits at the G2E level, and upper secondary level Swedish 3 and English 6 or Swedish level 3 and English level 2, or equivalent

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Master programme in political science - psychological defense and disinformation (studied during year 1)