AI and Civic Life: Who Gets a Voice?
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, shaping how people learn, work, receive information, and interact with institutions. As these tools become more common in education, healthcare, government, hiring, media, and other parts of public life, they raise an important civic question: who should have a voice in how AI is used?
- DATE: Thursday, August 13th
- TIME: 10 AM PDT | 1 PM EDT
Join the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for our next Virtual Public Square as we explore how AI intersects with civic life, public trust, and citizen participation. This conversation is not about whether AI is simply “good” or “bad,” but about how citizens can stay informed and engaged as technology changes the way public decisions are made.
Moderator
Liam Julian
Liam Julian is Chief of Programs & Public Policy at the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy. He was previously managing editor of Policy Review magazine in Washington, D.C., and a research fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. His writing and commentary on public policy have appeared in publications such as The Washington Post, The Atlantic, National Review, and RealClearPolitics, and on NPR programs including Morning Edition and All Things Considered. He also directed development of Advanced Placement curricula at the College Board, including leading the redesign of the AP U.S. Government and Politics course.