The Governance Lab

📌 Registration is still open to join next week's discussion with Frank McCourt and Beth Simone Noveck about his latest book, "Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age," and how Big Tech created an internet that is predatory and exploitative and how we can reclaim the internet for democracy. 🗓️ Tuesday, November 19 at 5 p.m Register: https://lnkd.in/e_5r-MKa Learn more about "Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age" https://lnkd.in/g99FrifH Project Liberty Plurality Institute Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University The McCourt Foundation The Burnes Center for Social Change

New This Week! The Biden Administration's swan song on AI policy arrived this week with two executive orders - one on AI infrastructure and another on cybersecurity. Meanwhile, New Jersey broke ground with guidance on algorithmic discrimination under state law, and InnovateUS launched a free workshop series exploring AI's role in revolutionizing reading instruction. Read here for these stories and more: https://lnkd.in/eJF-8c9k

🦢🦢🦢🦢 AI SWAN SONG from the Biden Administration this week.....The Biden Administration has issued two significant executive orders this week that signal an important evolution in how the U.S. government approaches artificial intelligence. Coming in the final days of the administration, these orders represent a capstone to Biden's technology policy. While much attention has focused on AI regulation and risk management, these orders—including a January 16th order on innovation in cybersecurity and a January 14th order on AI infrastructure—represent something different: recognition that AI capability is becoming critical infrastructure for effective governance. However, the framing in national security terms missed an opportunity to bolster technology’s role in strengthening democratic institutions, improving governance and public service delivery. Read more and get links to the orders here: https://lnkd.in/ewrYyvKX

Discover how AI has the potential to revolutionize public services and promote equitable access for everyone. In their discussion, Tiago C. Peixoto and Luke Jordan explore the challenges posed by AI, particularly the risk of exacerbating inequality in critical services. They propose innovative solutions, such as the creation of an 'AI Opportunities Agency,' to ensure that the benefits of AI are distributed fairly and responsibly. This conversation highlights the importance of addressing the risks and embracing AI’s power to create more inclusive systems. Read more on Reboot Democracy: https://lnkd.in/e3-bn9Y7 The World Bank MIT GOV/LAB

Check out the Reboot Democracy in the Age of AI News That Caught Our Eye #40: January 10, 2025: Congressional rules package instructs officials in the U.S. House of Representatives to continue to integrate AI into House operations. A paper co-authored by dozens of researchers, practitioners and technologists lays out a research agenda for further developing the use of large language models to create more deliberative and healthier digital public squares. With the Trump administration poised to reshape Biden’s AI policies, experts discuss the implications for democratic governance. Read these stories and more in this week’s Reboot Democracy news on AI, democracy and governance. https://lnkd.in/eJyg9BpQ

Join us for a free workshop led by Daniel Ho from Stanford Law School to discover how academic-government partnerships are tackling real challenges - from uncovering racial bias in tax audits to modernizing unemployment systems. Learn how universities and agencies can join forces to build a more equitable future Register here! https://lnkd.in/eSQN5Dp6 #PublicInnovation #AI #GovTech #Stanford

Join us Thursday, January 23 at 5 p.m. ET for a discussion with Natalie Buda Smith, Director of Digital Strategy at the Library of Congress, on AI and the Future of Lawmaking. Natalie will share insights on how the Library is using AI to improve access to legislative data, enhance operations, and support staff in managing the growing volume of bills and amendments. We'll dive into the Library's approach to AI innovation, ensuring responsible implementation while preserving the authenticity and reliability of information. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXE2dd9V

Save the date for the #EUOpenDataDays2025 to join our efforts in shaping a future where data is not just open but optimally leveraged for an empowered society, discussing the maximization of potential of open data - from fostering transparency and fueling research to triggering technological advances and informing policymakers to name just a few. As part of this discussion, I will share my insights on how #ArtificialIntelligence can serve as a catalyst for transforming public and #opendataecosystems, exploring the various #AI roles at data, portal and ecosystem levels driving innovation, enhancing governance, and boosting citizen engagement. And do not forget to check and join other talks by: 📢 Hilde Hardeman: Director-General, Publications Office of the European Union 📢 @Milda A. (Aksamitauskas): University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison 📢 Bastiaan van Loenen, ODECO Project, Delft University of Technology 📢Anastasija Nikiforova, University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science, University of Tartu, EOSC Association 📢 @Lars Hols Nielsen: Head of Open Science Infrastructure, @European Organisation for Nuclear Research 📢 Maroš Šefčovič: Executive Vice President, European Commission 📢 Georges Lobo & Pavlina Fragkou: European Commission 📢 Barbara Šlibar, University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu 📢 Luis Moßburger: Product Owner, @byte -Bavarian Agency for Digital Affairs 📢 Stefaan Verhulst, PhD: Co-Founder and Chief Research and Development Officer, The Governance Lab (@GovLab, NYC) 📢 Kjersti Steien: Senior Advisor/Product Owner, @The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency 📢 Sam Hawkins: Data Programme Director, @Ember 📢 Kate Larkin: Head of Secretariat, European Marine Observation and Data Network 📢 Raphaël Kergueno: Senior Policy Officer, Transparency International EU 📢 Jan Willem Tulp: Founder, TULP interactive 📢 Davide Taibi: Senior Researcher, National Research Council of Italy - Institute for Educational Technology 📢 Nadieh Bremer: Founder / Data Visualization Expert, Visual Cinnamon 📢 Antonio Moneo: Founder and CEO, Tangible Data 📢 Andreas Refsgaard: Visualisation Expert 📝 Check the full program 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5eCE5aV 📢 Check speakers 👉 https://lnkd.in/e53qnRiQ) 🗓️ When? 19-20 March 2025 📍 Where? European Convention Centre in Luxembourg (ECCL) & online 💻Register: https://lnkd.in/eRhKMp_2 #womeninscience #womeninit #womeninict #womeninengineering #womenindatamanagement

🔍 New Blog from DATA4Philanthropy: Unlocking New Frontiers in Philanthropy- A Blueprint for High-Impact Giving DATA4Philanthropy published a new blog highlighting Renaissance Philanthropy’s Playbooks, a series of methods and resources for addressing underfunded or overlooked societal issues. These approaches include: 📊 Common Task Method (CTM): Using shared datasets and metrics for coordinated research. 📝 Target Product Profiles (TPPs): Outlining objectives to guide product development. 🏆 Prize Competitions: Inviting contributions to address specific challenges. 🔬 Mid-Scale Science: Supporting projects that fall between small and large research efforts. 📈 Market Shaping: Creating incentives to focus on unmet societal needs. 📑 Policy Entrepreneurship: Identifying policy mechanisms to advance solutions. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/e2RVQYzT #Philanthropy #Research #Innovation #GrantMaking

AI is transforming how we celebrate, shop, and connect this holiday season! From multilingual AI Santas to personalized gift recommendations, find out how tech is reshaping traditions. Don’t miss the highlights—read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ek7irgfA