Digital Democracy Lab: AI in Democratic Innovations KT4D Use Case 1 - 2nd Meeting
KT4D partners Demos Helsinki, The Democratic Society and Hybrid Core are co-organising the Digital Democracy Lab: AI in Democratic Innovations KT4D Use Case 1 - 2nd Meeting that will be held on 15 October from 10:00 - 12:30 CET in Brussels at Press Club Brussels Europe.
Event Background
The event is part of the KT4D project, which investigates how democracy and civic participation can be safeguarded and fostered in the face of rapidly changing knowledge technologies, such as AI. As part of the research project, this is the second of three roundtables being organised with policymakers, think tanks, and CSOs in Brussels to develop a framework for democratic AI governance.
Participants are invited to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and democratic processes. While AI offers enormous potential for enhancing the voices of unrepresented communities, it can also undermine democratic values under the current development trajectory.
Target audience & objectives
The priority audience segment for this workshop is policy advocates focused on democratic innovation, with some representation from AI and emerging technology policy experts.
The goal of the workshop is to map pathways for responsibly utilising AI as part of deliberative processes and identify gaps in current AI governance approaches regarding democratic processes. A Digital Democracy prototype tool will be presented to elicit feedback on initial guidelines for democracy-in-the-loop AI applications and democratic stewardship of technology.
As a participant, you can help shape policy pathways for responsible integration of AI in democratic processes, considering both potential benefits and risks. Moreover, the event offers a stimulating environment to network with peers from democratic innovations and AI policy backgrounds, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue.
Why you should attend
As a participant in this workshop you can expect to:
- Gain insights from the latest policy Delphi study findings on AI governance approaches in democratic contexts.
- Engage with the Digital Democracy Demonstrator as a design research prototype, exploring practical applications of AI in democratic innovation.
- Contribute to developing initial guidelines and principles for "democracy-in-the-loop" AI applications and democratic stewardship of technology.
- Participate in collaborative discussions to identify gaps in current AI governance approaches regarding democratic processes.
- Help shape policy pathways for responsible AI integration in democratic innovation, considering both potential benefits and risks.
- Network with peers from democratic innovation and AI policy backgrounds, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue.
Coffee and light lunch will be provided at the event!
Sign up by 10 October!