Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has urged a reevaluation of democratic tools such as Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and zero-knowledge (ZK) based voting systems. Amidst a global rise in authoritarianism, Buterin argues that advancements in artificial intelligence can significantly enhance the effectiveness of these tools. He suggests that AI integration could improve transparency and efficiency in democratic processes, potentially countering authoritarian trends.