AI & Elections: Exploring the Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Join the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and the Embassy of Canada to the United States for a discussion on the risks and opportunities for AI in elections and the launch of International IDEA’s new report "Artificial Intelligence for Electoral Management.” The event will be held in-person at the Embassy of Canada and will also be live streamed for people abroad to watch the event.
From predictive analytics to online advertising, AI is reshaping electoral landscapes worldwide. This event will discuss the key findings of this new International IDEA publication and provide policymakers with actionable insights and recommendations for the future use of AI in electoral processes, administration and management.
The event will begin with welcoming remarks from Sara Cohen, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Canada, and a presentation by Alberto Fernández Gibaja, Head of Digitalization and Democracy at International IDEA. The presentation will then be followed by a panel discussion by leading international experts from the National Democratic Institute, Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund, and Microsoft on elections and AI. Moderated by International IDEA, the panel will tackle the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that AI presents for elections and democratic governance around the world.
The event will be concluded with remarks by H.E. Benjamin Hovland, the Chairman and Commissioner of the U.S. Electoral Assistance Commission.
To read the full report: https://www.idea.int/publications/catalogue/artificial-intelligence-electoral-management
Agenda:
Opening Remarks (9:00am-9:10am)
H.E. Sara Cohen, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Canada to the United States
Presentation of Key Report Findings (9:10am - 9:30am)
Alberto Fernandez Gibaja, Head of Digitalization and Democracy, International IDEA
Panel Discussion and Q/A (9:30am-10:20am)
Alberto Fernandez Gibaja – Head of Digitalization and Democracy, International IDEA
Julia Brothers – Senior Advisor for Elections, National Democratic Institute (NDI)
David Levine – Senior Elections Integrity Fellow – Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund
Ginny Badanes – General Manager, Democracy Forward, Microsoft
Annika Silva-Leander, Head of North America and Permanent Observer to the United Nations, International IDEA
Closing Remarks (10:20am-10:30am)
H.E. Benjamin Hovland, Chairman and Commissioner, U.S. Electoral Assistance Commission
Post-Event Reception and Networking (10:30am-12:00pm)
For inquiries or registration requests, please contact Alexander Mayer (A.Mayer@IDEA.int).
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