AI x Democracy: A Symposium to Discuss Opportunities and Challenges

One of the most debated topics surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is whether AI technologies help or hinder the enactment and practice of important democratic processes.

This symposium brings together experts to share insights from their work exploring the intersection of AI and democracy. They will highlight areas of research and development working to create technological tools and approaches that truly advance democracy and democratic processes at local, national, and international levels. They will provide a case study that will help participants think creatively and critically about technology-enabled solutions to entrenched social problems. 

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Funding provided by the Chancellor’s Community, Democracy, and Dialogue (CDD) working group.  The CDD has been created to promote dialogue, academic inquiry, and respect for difference in addressing challenging topics. These are forms of engagement central to higher education and a thriving democracy. Additional funding and support provided by the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences and the Public Interest Technology Initiative at UMass (PIT@UMass).