Learn How To De-mystify Your Understanding of AI(Artificial Intelligence).

Bio: “Sonia Torres Rodríguez is a research associate at the Urban Institute. In her role, she works on AI and machine learning touches on algorithmic and racial bias. As an organizer, Sonia has served as an intern and consultant for MoveOn.org, where she has collaborated on digital organizing campaigns with their national organizing team to train and turn out volunteers during the national 2020 election, the 2021 Georgia runoff election, the 2022 Rally for Democracy, and the 2023 25th anniversary organizer summit. Sonia holds a BA in mathematical economic analysis from Rice University and an MS in applied economics from Johns Hopkins University, where she completed graduate-level coursework in econometrics, statistics, and machine learning.”

Session Description: “Everyone is talking about ChatGPT and how AI will change our world and democracy. Some are even warning it may pose an ‘existential threat.’ However, it’s much more likely that AI creeps into our lives, without government or company guardrails to protect the most vulnerable in our communities. As digital organizers, we will dedicate our session to learning what “AI” is and how this new technology may affect our day-to-day lives. Additionally, we will learn about ways in which AI could actually make a positive impact in our digital organizing. By the end of the session, participants will have a de-mystified understanding of AI and the potential benefits and challenges associated with this new technology. “https://youtu.be/UxUyndtpoP4