June Topic: Facing the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Alaska
You may have read Dr. Danielle Allen’s recent Washington Post opinion piece: “The next level of AI is approaching. Our democracy isn’t ready.” We’re thrilled that Dr. Allen will join us to talk about the existential challenges to democracy posed by artificial intelligence programs that can “meet and match humans at almost any task.” The areas of potential danger are almost endless: fraud, promotion of violent extremism, economic harm, privacy invasion, weapons development. You won’t want to miss this important conversion.
Danielle Allen is James Bryant Conant University Professor and Director of the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard. She is a professor of political philosophy, ethics, and public policy. She is also a seasoned nonprofit leader, democracy advocate, national voice on pandemic response, distinguished author, and mom.
Suggested reading: "The next level of AI is approaching. Our democracy isn’t ready.”