Plus, commentary on the rising use of artificial intelligence.
December 13, 2023 Editor’s note: Yesterday, Brookings published provisional principlesregarding the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in conducting research and other key activities at the institution. You can read about our approach here. |
| One way to protect female election officials from harassment Women make up 80% of U.S. election workers, and they face unique, gendered harassment. As the country prepares for what is likely to be another controversial election year, the threat of violence against election officials is pervasive and it has wider implications for U.S. election security and the functioning of democracy. In a new commentary, Zoe Wynn, Hannah Fried, and Norman Eisen explain the kinds of dangers that election officials face and outline how confidentiality provisions from the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 can provide the basis to protect female workers ahead of the 2024 elections. |
Commentary on artificial intelligence AI in political ads. In a new piece, Matt Perault and J. Scott Babwah Brennen discuss a policy framework to govern the use of generative AI as the election season ramps up. The future of the world is intelligent. Last month, the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Summit convened over 200 global leaders, tech experts, academics, innovators, and policymakers to address the evolving landscape of AI and shape its future. Landry Signé shares takeaways from the gathering. |
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