However, trust in government and technology is crucial for a functional and just democracy. By looking at how local governments are thinking about technology policy and creating opportunities for civic engagement in the face of uncertainty, we can learn about ways to build—or undermine—trust.
This two-day event explores the dynamics of power and trust, in technology and governments, from perspectives not always included in the deployment or regulation of policies centered on artificial intelligence. A group of multidisciplinary scholars, policymakers, activists, and practitioners looks at the possibilities for reimagining (or containing) AI from the margins, questioning the narrative of its inevitability, exploring what public-interest AI systems might look like, and if such systems are even possible.
This conference was co-organized by Jess Reia, MC Forelle, and Yingchong Wang and co-sponsored by UVA’s Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, Environmental Institute, and School of Data Science.
