Regulating AI without the people: Europe’s technocratic drift
Europe prides itself on leading the globe in ethical AI regulation. Yet, leadership is not merely about drafting rules; it is about how those rules are made, who shapes them, and whose voices count.
Addressing the Voter Information Deficit With AI
A new UVA project will provide voters with accessible and reliable information around local and statewide elections.
Lady Gaga bomb plot: Thwarted plan lifts veil on the gamification of hate and gendered nature of online radicalization
David Nemer, faculty co-lead of the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, warns of the growing threat of youth radicalization through digital platforms, using the foiled attack at Lady Gaga’s Copacabana concert as a case study.
Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects
Given the challenges in using predictive machine learning effectively and fairly, predictive policing raises significant ethical concerns, writes Maria Lungu, Digital Technology for Democracy Lab postdoctoral fellow.
Why Marginalized Areas Bear the Brunt of the Disinformation Crisis
David Nemer, faculty co-lead of the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, discusses the findings of his report, Technology and Disinformation in the Território do Bem, which he says are as revealing as they are urgent, highlighting a digital landscape defined not by inclusion but by containment.
Faculty and students share opinions on the use of generative artificial intelligence
Second year student Ella Duus speaks to her research about student self-governance of generative AI at UVA, research that is supported by the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab and faculty co-lead Mona Sloane.
Jess Reia Named 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Congratulations to Digital Technology for Democracy Lab faculty co-lead Jess Reia, a member of Carnegie Corporation of New York's 2025 class of Carnegie Fellows! This distinguished group of scholars is researching the causes of political polarization and seeking ways to strengthen social cohesion and fortify our democracy.
AI and Legal Systems: Bridging Resource Gaps?
Without proper oversight, AI systems risk entrenching disparities in the criminal justice system, rather than mitigating them, writes Maria Lungu, Digital Technology for Democracy Lab postdoctoral fellow.
“Co-Opting AI: Privacy” event explores the dangers of data collection
The virtual event is part of a public speaker series focused on AI technology and its application in society. The “Co-Opting AI” series is moderated by Mona Sloane, faculty co-lead of the University’s Digital Technology for Democracy Lab and assistant professor of data science and media studies.
Q&A: Is Artificial Intelligence Friend or Foe?
Mona Sloane, faculty co-lead with the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, sat down for a Q&A with UVA Today to discuss how people can use AI tools responsibly.
