Francesco Nasi is pursuing a Ph.D. in Political and Social Sciences at the University of Bologna, Italy. His research deals with the role of artificial intelligence in promoting civic engagement and citizen participation. He holds a master’s degree in International Security Studies and a bachelor’s degree in Social, Political, and International Studies. During his undergraduate studies, he spent a semester at Sciences Po Paris (Reims campus). Beyond academic commitments, Francesco serves as a Scout leader and a City Councilor in his hometown in Italy, Albinea. He is a delegate for political training at the Reggio Emilia office of the Italian Democratic party. Professionally, he is a member of the editorial board for Pandora Rivista. He has also been working for think tanks such as CeSPI and ISPI and as a research assistant for the Italian Democratic Party national office.