Nuove tecnologie e democrazia. Le sfide alle istituzioni democratiche tra etica e diritto.

New technologies have transformed the role of human beings. Once merely users of technological tools, we have become part of social and institutional processes to the extent that we have become dependent on the technocratic paradigm. We are witnessing the emergence of a virtualised society in which human originality will be a costly exception. This means that law is at risk of becoming merely a control mechanism for the technological universe, which will inevitably lead to the entire legal system being rewritten, particularly with regard to fundamental rights. The colonisation of life by technology raises questions above all about the role of law in defending democracy. Trust in public institutions, civil liberties, national sovereignty and the very foundations of democratic security appear to be under threat. In an era of accelerating technology, an approach that respects human dignity is essential for guiding digital innovation. It is therefore necessary to develop regulatory and ethical frameworks capable of mitigating the risks associated with the use of new technologies for democratic life, while ensuring technology effectively serves human action in the context of the common good.