Awakening Our Democracy: AI in the Ballot Box

Topic:
Politics
Type:
Awakening Our Democracy

Video on AI literacy referenced: https://vimeo.com/925137313

With 2024 U.S. Election approaching, questions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the fragility of our democracy abound. AI provides opportunities to protect and promote democracy. Without AI literacy and guardrails, however, AI could be used to mislead and misinform voters. Some say our ability to successfully navigate this election season will be all about AI literacy. This panel discussion explored the impact of AI on the 2024 election.

Moderated by: Dhrumil Mehta, Associate Professor of Data Journalism at Columbia Journalism School, Deputy Director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism, and a Member of the Data Science Institute

Panelists:

  • Brian Smith, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Columbia Engineering, Director of the Computer-Enabled Abilities Laboratory, and an Affiliate of the Data Science Institute
  • Alma Steingart, Assistant Professor, Department of History
  • Yamil R. Velez, Assistant Professor of Political Science
  • Eugene Wu, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Columbia Engineering and Co-Chair of the Data, Media and Society Center for Columbia’s Data Science Institute

Co-sponsored by University Life, the Columbia University Data Science Institute, the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, and Columbia Journalism School.