Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob

Optimist working for human potential, democracy, and peace ☮️

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

1/6
Proud to announce the release of my new edited volume:
AI and the Future of Democracy: Building Resilient and Inclusive Societies (Routledge, 2025).

https://t.co/lFif1LUxhZ

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

Find out more at https://t.co/zBh120nkUu

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My past 24 hours.

[Rwanda in USA @RwandaInUSA]

“From devastation in 1994 to progress and growth today, Rwanda’s journey shows what is possible through unity, reconciliation, and accountable leadership.” Dr. Margee Ensign, Former president of American universities abroad and Dickinson College in the US.
#Kwibuka32

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

@NASA @AstroVicGlover Such profound words! Thanks @AstroVicGlover

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6/6 Now available from Routledge, Amazon and in bookstores.
#AI #Democracy #DigitalGovernance #TechPolicy #InformationIntegrity

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

1/6
Proud to announce the release of my new edited volume:
AI and the Future of Democracy: Building Resilient and Inclusive Societies (Routledge, 2025).

https://t.co/lFif1LUxhZ

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

5/6 Democracy stands at an inflection point. We hope this book provides clarity, insight, and actionable pathways for policymakers, technologists, scholars, and civic leaders.

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

4/6
The result is a global, interdisciplinary reflection on the risks and the democratic possibilities of AI, grounded in real-world cases from Europe, Africa, and Asia. At a moment when democracies face unprecedented pressure, this book offers both a warning & a pathway forward

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

3/6 Chapters explore:
AI-enhanced reflexive control & disinformation
Electoral integrity and deepfakes
Algorithmic fairness & political campaigning
AI-driven access to justice
How AI reshapes culture, identity & civilizational dynamics
Ethical design & governance frameworks

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

2/6
Across 11 chapters, contributors from Bulgaria, Nigeria, India, South Africa, Kazakhstan, the US and beyond examine how AI is reshaping democratic systems focusing on the question:
How can AI be governed in ways that strengthen democracy rather than destabilise it?

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

Find out more at https://t.co/gy0DQeDcK9

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

Disinformation supercharged by AI is hacking democracy. Technical fixes won’t do. We need moral courage and trust. I founded GCRD to rebuild trust—form moral leaders, build humane tech. Watch my ADF speech: https://t.co/XWfUVXgTBF #Democracy #Trust

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

China Turns to A.I. in Information Warfare https://t.co/le1YioAJOj via @NYTimes

[undergroundstrategy @UGstrat]

UGS is happy to announce that the new edited book of Tony and Jacob @Jakes247 has been released.
And it’s open access
https://t.co/jqwBDkAgoj
@AfricanSunMedia

[Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob @Jakes247]

“When we cut foreign aid, we push our allies toward China and Russia"—stark warning from AUBG President @EnsignMargee. Must-read! #ForeignAid #HigherEd #Democracy

https://t.co/WvRi58xGgz

[undergroundstrategy @UGstrat]

Thanks @AUBGedu , @Jakes247 , @k_koshelenko ,Peter and the whole team. It was an excellent conference. Insightful discussion on war, peace, digital transformation and disinformation. Also a brilliant talk by Kostia in Blagoevgrad. @maxlauker

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📢 Call for Chapters! 📚
We are excited to announce an upcoming book, “AI and the Future of Democracy” (Routledge). This volume will explore how AI can both strengthen and challenge democratic institutions and processes. We seek contributions from academics, policymakers, tech experts, journalists, activists, and political actors to provide a balanced perspective on this critical topic.

🗓️ Important Dates:
- Abstract Submission: October 30
- Draft Chapter Submission Deadline: December 20, 2024
- Peer Review: January 2025
- Final Chapters Due: February 15, 2025

👉 For more info, visit https://t.co/kEjLFO3FtX

Join us in shaping the conversation on AI and democracy! #AI #Democracy #CallForChapters
@NRaoVajjhala

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Thanks @k_koshelenko for an extraordinary visit! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience so generously with our community.

[🇺🇦 Kostiantyn Koshelenko @k_koshelenko]

Morning run before a busy day is always a great idea.
Today I’m working in Sofia, Bulgaria.

At the invitation of @AUBGedu American University in Bulgaria @Jakes247 Jacob Udo-Udo Jacob I’m speaking at a conference about digital transformation in the social sector during wartime in Ukraine.

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It was great to host @k_koshelenko at @AUBGedu & @cidc_aubg, where he delivered an inspiring presentation on Leadership in Times of War, based on his brilliant book “Management in Times of War: Leadership Examples from Ukraine’s Government and Private Sector”.
#Courage #Leadership