Here's how AI will empower citizens and enhance liberty

In the age of information, the power of understanding cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to the intricate dance of governance and citizen involvement.

Thomas Koulopoulos is chairman and founder of Delphi Group, a 30-year-old Boston-based think tank that focuses on disruptive technology innovation. He is also the founding partner of Acrovantage Ventures (which invests in early-stage technology startups), the author of 13 books, the past executive director of the Babson College Center for Business Innovation, and a professor at Boston University. He is the co-author of "Gigatrends: Six Forces That Are Changing the Future for Billions."

Generative AI, particularly through models like GPT, is playing an increasingly pivotal role in enhancing personal liberty by illuminating the often opaque processes of government and law. This is not just about making legal texts more accessible; it's about fostering a society of informed, aware and thus more empowered citizens.

At the heart of democracy lies the principle that governance should be of the people, by the people, for the people. However, this noble ideal faces significant hurdles when the very materials that govern people's lives – the laws, regulations, and legislative bills – are wrapped up in layers of complexity and jargon.