The Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University, and its partner project The GovLab, invite you to join us as we continue our exciting series exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping democracy. In the Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI lecture series, experts from diverse fields come together to discuss how AI can offer fresh solutions to the challenges facing modern democratic governance.
Throughout the series, we’ll dive into how designers, thinkers, and changemakers are using emerging technologies—like machine learning and generative AI— to promote civic engagement, transparency, and innovative problem-solving. With interactive sessions this series will challenge traditional ideas of democracy and offer forward-thinking perspectives on its future.
These conversations are part of a larger initiative focused on rethinking how emerging technologies can support stronger, more inclusive democratic systems. We invite you to be part of these thought-provoking discussions throughout Fall 2024 and Spring 2025!
Using AI to Foster Governmental Transparency and Accountability (September 12, 2024)
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Learn how AI is repairing trust in democracy with Digital Democracy creator, David Lesher.
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Leveraging AI to Promote Fair Elections (October 30, 2024)
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Explore how AI can promote free and fair elections with Fair Count President, Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean and Executive Director of the Cooperative Impact Lab, Kate Gage.
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Book Talk: Our Biggest Fight (November 19, 2024)
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Join Frank McCourt as he discusses his new book Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age, addressing how Big Tech has distorted the internet and how we can reclaim it for democracy.
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Smart City, Smarter Citizens (December 5, 2024)
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Discover how AI is transforming Taoyuan into a smart city with Dr. San-Cheng Chang, Mayor of Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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AI and the Future of Lawmaking: Innovation at the Library of Congress (January 23, 2024)
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Join the Library of Congress’s Director of Digital Strategy, Natalie Buda Smith, as she discusses AI-driven initiatives at the Library of Congress.
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As AI continues to transform our world, this series will highlight fresh ideas for building a democratic future where everyone has a voice. Join us as we explore these new frontiers. For details on upcoming events and registration, visit our event page. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed on the latest developments and discussions.
