Aspen Institute Socrates Program

In advance of the election, join Aspen Institute Socrates Program and Council on Foreign Relations for a discussion on "The Future of Bipartisanship". The event will be on 10/30 at 6pm in D.C. and also available online. In an age of growing partisan politics, the United States still needs bipartisan support to move things forward from infrastructure to foreign policy. Working across the aisle is an integral component of the United States' Congressional system. Amid growing polarization, this panel discusses how government continues to work despite partisanship and the future of working across the aisle. Learn more and RSVP below.

Excited to be heading today to Yerevan, Armenia where I'll be moderating an Aspen Institute Socrates conversation about where technology is taking us humans and our societies. Very likely the only place on Earth where in the coming days Marc Andreessen's take on AI will be compared and contrasted with E. M. Forster's. Both are in the assigned readings 😄 Aspen Institute Socrates Program / The Aspen Institute

I am so glad to have contributed to this fascinating volume, edited by Stanford University's Brittan Heller, on the legal implications of extended reality. The volume highlights a relationship that is often ignored: XR and AI are intrinsically related, and we should now deeply reflect on "how we can safeguard autonomy, accountability, and equity within immersive, AI-enhanced environments", as Brittan rightly puts it in the volume. This publication reminded me of the discussions we had in July 2022 at Aspen Institute Socrates Program's seminar on the Metaverse (that Stephen Balkam invited me to co-moderate). It also reminded me a memory from October 2022 that stuck with me to this day: my natural reaction to shield myself when I thought one fo the virtual Beat Saber blocks would hit me (I was very pregnant, and was trying to protect myself and our future child)! Please read and download the report at the link in my comments (still trying to beat our AI overlords at their own game, but the volume is totally worth it!). I am also including in the comment section, a quote that Stephen Balkam shared with us at the Socrates seminar on the Metaverse, which helps me think critically about technology, whenever I revisit it.

🚨 Reminder! 🚨 Our exciting Aspen Institute UK Webinar on AI, Free Speech, and Digital Rights is happening TOMORROW, October 1st! Don’t miss the chance to hear from the incredible Julie Owono from the Oversight Board, a leading voice in digital rights, as we tackle the ethical challenges of AI in content moderation and beyond. 📅 Tomorrow, October 1st, 2024 ⏰ 5:00 PM BST 🎙️ Guest: Julie Owono 🔗 Last chance to register: https://lnkd.in/e8_JjaX2 Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of tech and ethics! #AI #FreeSpeech #DigitalRights #Ethics #AspenUK #Leadership #Innovation

The 2024 #AspeCyber Summit starts now! Can't join us in person? Catch the livestream on YouTube: https://ow.ly/7oQy50TpoC5 The morning will kickoff with a keynote from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray. We’ll also get a rare appearance from top leaders of all of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, representing Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. The afternoon will feature insights from Rapid7’s Jaya Baloo, Foreign Policy’s Rishi Iyengar, Craig Newmark, and National Hockey League (NHL)’s Eric Tysarczyk. To close us out, heads of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Trade Commission, and Federal Communications Commission will take the stage for a fireside on consumer security and privacy. You won’t want to miss it!

Join us for a webinar exploring "Strange Visions: Optimism and Dystopia in AI’s Future". As AI reshapes our world, it sparks a blend of utopian dreams and dystopian fears. Dive into this complex narrative with expert William Powers, as he explores the challenges and opportunities in governing AI technologies, the implications for policymaking, and the critical role leaders play in balancing innovation with safeguarding societal values. 💻🔍 📅 Date: September 10th ⏰ Time: 1pm-2pm Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking session facilitated by Teijas KY, Aspen UK Rising Leader Ambassador. This event is presented by the Aspen UK’s Rising Leaders Fellowship. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/emrMvzEu #AIWebinar #FutureofAI #AspenUK #RisingLeadersFellowship #StrangeVisions 

Come and work with me at Aspen Institute Socrates Program. We're hiring for a Program Coordinator based in DC or NYC. Looking for someone who can help support the program into its next wonderful chapter. Specifically, the role will: work closely with our moderators to develop reading lists for our seminars, support marketing and communications, and help produce our salons and seminars around the world. Interested or know someone who might me? Please DM me. https://lnkd.in/ezP2Cqag