Artificial intelligence is often hailed as a solution to complex societal problems—but what if it is eroding the very foundations of democracy? This lecture explores how current AI systems may undermine expertise, short-circuit decision-making, and weaken core civic institutions such as the rule of law, universities, and a free press. Time and place: Sep. 16, 2026 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, Domus Academica, Auditorium 5 #norsktut #foredrag https://www.jus.uio.no/ifp/english/research/projects/tidal/events/2026/how-ai-destroys-institutions.html