EDUCATION SESSION
Crafting Your AI Policy With the Community in Mind
April 11, 2024
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
This session will delve into the critical process of crafting AI policy with the community in mind. As artificial intelligence increasingly permeates various aspects of urban management, ensuring that its deployment aligns with the needs, values, and concerns of the community it serves is imperative. This session will explore strategies for inclusive governance, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, equity, and ethics in shaping AI policies.
Attendees will learn about best practices for involving diverse stakeholders in policy-making, including residents, advocacy groups, industry experts, and academia. Through case studies from the cities of Boston, MA, and Sugar Land, TX, and interactive discussions, participants will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of integrating community perspectives into AI policy frameworks.
Key topics to be addressed include ethical considerations, transparency, accountability mechanisms, privacy protections, and strategies for mitigating bias and discrimination in AI systems. By actively involving the community in policy development, city and county managers can foster trust, promote equity, and ensure that AI technologies are deployed responsibly to enhance public services and improve the quality of life for all residents.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of community engagement in crafting AI policies and its implications for promoting trust and inclusivity in urban governance.
- Learn practical strategies for involving diverse stakeholders in the policy-making process, including methods for soliciting and incorporating community feedback effectively.
- Gain insights into key ethical considerations and best practices for addressing bias, discrimination, and privacy concerns in AI policy frameworks to ensure equitable deployment of AI technologies within cities and counties.
PRESENTERS:
Eyal Feder-Levy
Stephen Goldsmith
