Experimental Publics: Democracy and the Role of Publics in GenAI Evaluation
Jacob Metcalfknightcolumbia.org
Experimental Publics: Democracy and the Role of Publics in GenAI Evaluation
The essay describes this broad paradigm—which emphasizes the benefits of deliberation and sortition—and explains why it is insufficient for understanding or acting in a healthy democracy. We argue that we should instead focus on enduring democratic publics and how they shape collective behavior. That would raise very different questions. How might... See more
Henry Farrell • AI and Democratic Publics
Novel technologies like artificial intelligence or neurotechnology are expected to have social implications in the future. As they are in the early stages of development, it is challenging to identify potential negative impacts that they might have on society. Typically, assessing these effects relies on experts, and while this is essential, there... See more
On The Social Complexity of Neurotechnology: Designing A Futures Workshop For The Exploration Of More Just Alternative Futures * Journal of Futures Studies
By better understanding these imaginaries, we empower ourselves to shape them according to our personal and collective preferences. Instead of letting the visions of laboratories and tech companies determine the future of AI, we can actively participate in building imaginaries that will guide its development.