# AI threatens democracy. But we are not defenseless: here's how to fight back

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**Published:** October 16, 2026
**Author:** theguardian.com
**Source:** Digital Donut AI Digest
**Language:** ru-RU
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/ii-ugrozhaet-demokratii-no-my-ne-bezzashchitny-vot-kak-borotsya

Big tech companies pose a serious threat to democracy by using artificial intelligence and undermining the quality of journalism. We must unite efforts to protect public interests and counter the practices of AI companies that prioritize profit…

> From the original source: **Digital Donut AI Digest**
> [Read full article at Digital Donut AI Digest](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/16/ai-existential-threat-real-journalism-democracy-resistance)

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