AI Civil and Human Rights Policy Roundtable and Book Workshop

The AI Civil and Human Rights Policy Roundtable and Book Workshop is a collaborative event focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and civil rights. Organized by New York University's Center for Critical Race & Digital Studies, the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology, New America's Public Interest Technology University Network, and the Digital Democracy Lab at William & Mary Law School, the workshop aims to explore the future of rights in AI governance.

Key topics include discussions on AI's impact on civil and human rights, ethical considerations in AI development, and policy frameworks for responsible AI governance. The event features a keynote address by Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson, who will engage in dialogue with Professor Catherine Powell, Senior Advisor at the White House Gender Policy Council. The discussion will be moderated by Charlton McIlwain, NYU Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Pathways & Public Interest Technology.

The workshop provides opportunities for networking among academics, policymakers, and industry professionals interested in AI and civil rights. Attendees can expect insightful sessions that delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the context of human rights and governance.

This event is particularly relevant for legal professionals, policymakers, technologists, and scholars who are engaged in or concerned with the ethical and legal implications of AI. Participation offers a platform to contribute to and learn from critical conversations shaping the future of AI governance.