Following the iMEdD Lab’s project on the analysis of political election discourse, nine experts from the fields of political science and communication, computer science and journalism write about the post-election political scene, the election campaigns that preceded it and the contribution of artificial intelligence to political analysis and journalism.
The election’s thematic focus: highlighting and suppressing key issues
In an election campaign, both the expressed positions and the silences hold significance. In the recent Greek elections, the agenda of issues that divide voters remained camouflaged during the campaign.
Five key points on the double electoral earthquake of 2023
The novel elements in the electoral landscape of the post-independence period, the strategic agenda of New Democracy, the limited polarization during the pre-election period, Alexis Tsipras’ criticism of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the post-election dichotomy.
AI in text analysis: credentials and challenges
ChatGPT, which can be likened to a versatile “Swiss army knife” offers the valuable advantages of repeatability and impartiality, yet it encounters challenges in terms of interpretability. However, human knowledge-driven working methodology emerges as a potential solution to address this issue.
Where journalism meets algorithms
Algorithms are revolutionizing data journalism, providing an unparalleled tool for power control. This way, they bring us closer to rebuilding lost trust with citizens.
The political realignment on the right-right axis
The 2023 Greek national elections as a turning point in the political path of Greek democracy, the manifestations of the far-right phenomenon and the “patriotic” audience of the center-right.
Negative sentiment at the extremes of the spectrum
The dynamics and fluctuations of sentiment in the speeches delivered by political leaders.
Political discourse and the art of persuasion
Insights on the campaign speeches leading up to the 2023 double elections
ChatGPT as a journalistic source
A journalist discusses the role of artificial intelligence in the everyday life of journalists.
The future of AI in political analysis
Computer science Professor Nick Bassiliades* provides insights on iMEdD Lab’s research on the analysis of pre-election political discourse.