Paper by John Rountree & John Gastil: “Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) interfaces, such as ChatGPT, Bloom, and Gemini, may offer transformative possibilities for deliberative democracy. We argue that deliberation scholars and practitioners should use GAI software to run simulations to complement existing deliberative processes. By simulations, we mean the use of GAI software to run hypothetical deliberations, either with or on behalf of human participants, to support rather than replace human judgment. We expand on the notion of a GAI deliberation simulation and showcase an example using GPT-4o. To illustrate the practical advantages of simulations, we showcase two use cases: training facilitators and providing time-sensitive policy consultation. We also address potential cautions and limitations surrounding GAI simulations, such as concerns about transparency and bias. We conclude by exploring the theoretical implications of GAI simulations for developing and refining models of deliberation dynamics…(More)”.
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