Generative AI as a catalyst for democratic Innovation: Enhancing citizen engagement in participatory budgetingItalo Alberto do Nascimento Sousa, Jorge Machado, Jose Carlos Vazhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2509.19497
Generative AI as a catalyst for democratic Innovation: Enhancing citizen engagement in participatory budgetingThis research examines the role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing citizen engagement in participatory budgeting. In response to challenges like declining civic participation and increased societal polarization, the study explores how online political participation can strengthen democracy and promote social equity. By integrating Generative AI into public consultation platforms, the research aims to improve citizen proposal formulation and foster effective dialogue between…