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From Public Debate to Algorithmic Mediation: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Civic Discourse

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  • Samadrita Mukherjee,
  • Dr. Pramiti Roy
Samadrita Mukherjee
PhD Scholar, JMC Swami Vivekananda University, Assistant News Editor, Republic Bangla
Dr. Pramiti Roy
Director School of Media Science, Swami Vivekananda University

Published 2026-06-24

Keywords

  • Artificial Intelligence,
  • algorithms,
  • civic discourse,
  • digital public sphere,
  • democratic participation,
  • algorithmic mediation
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How to Cite

Mukherjee, Samadrita, and Dr. Pramiti Roy. “From Public Debate to Algorithmic Mediation: Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Civic Discourse”. Swami Vivekananda University Press, June 2026, pp. 243-61, https://swamivivekanandauniversitypress.com/index.php/svup/article/view/639.

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Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithmic systems have become central to contemporary digital communication, profoundly influencing the structures, dynamics, and ethics of civic discourse. As political debates, public deliberation, and social interactions increasingly migrate to digital platforms, algorithms determine which content is visible, which perspectives gain traction, and how individuals engage with one another. This paper explores the multifaceted impact of AI and algorithms on civic discourse, combining theoretical analysis with empirical and normative perspectives. It examines how algorithmic mediation affects inclusivity, polarisation, misinformation, and democratic participation. Special attention is given to ethical considerations, power asymmetries, and implications for civic engagement in both Global North and Global South contexts. The study concludes with reflections on the future of public deliberation in an algorithmically structured environment.

DOI - https://doi.org/10.65525/SVUP.9788199963313.2026.243-261

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