Katja Mayer

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Elise Richter Fellow
University of Vienna

With a background in sociology, she works at the intersection of science, technology, and society, focusing on Open Science and Citizen Science through the lens of critical data and infrastructure studies. Currently she is exploring power dynamics of digital commons and open-source machine learning.

Katja Mayer on the Schedule 2024

Monday, 19. August

Starting times
Morning
Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
English 210
Participants explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on societies and geopolitics, its role in the design of non-discriminatory processes, and the promotion of inclusive democracy. Through participatory and speculative design approaches, these interactive sessions will seek alternative visions for effectively using AI for social good. Furthermore, the necessary capabilities, skills, and strategies to achieve this vision will be discussed.//INFO: Please make sure to bring your own laptop to the seminar. If you do not have one, please contact the EFA-Team at seminars@alpbach.org
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Heiss-Saal
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09:00 - 12:30 Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
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Tuesday, 20. August

Starting times
Morning
Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
English 210
Participants explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on societies and geopolitics, its role in the design of non-discriminatory processes, and the promotion of inclusive democracy. Through participatory and speculative design approaches, these interactive sessions will seek alternative visions for effectively using AI for social good. Furthermore, the necessary capabilities, skills, and strategies to achieve this vision will be discussed.//INFO: Please make sure to bring your own laptop to the seminar. If you do not have one, please contact the EFA-Team at seminars@alpbach.org
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Heiss-Saal
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09:00 - 12:30 Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
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Wednesday, 21. August

Starting times
Morning
Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
English 210
Participants explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on societies and geopolitics, its role in the design of non-discriminatory processes, and the promotion of inclusive democracy. Through participatory and speculative design approaches, these interactive sessions will seek alternative visions for effectively using AI for social good. Furthermore, the necessary capabilities, skills, and strategies to achieve this vision will be discussed.//INFO: Please make sure to bring your own laptop to the seminar. If you do not have one, please contact the EFA-Team at seminars@alpbach.org
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Heiss-Saal
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09:00 - 12:30 Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
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Thursday, 22. August

Starting times
Morning
Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
English 210
Participants explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on societies and geopolitics, its role in the design of non-discriminatory processes, and the promotion of inclusive democracy. Through participatory and speculative design approaches, these interactive sessions will seek alternative visions for effectively using AI for social good. Furthermore, the necessary capabilities, skills, and strategies to achieve this vision will be discussed.//INFO: Please make sure to bring your own laptop to the seminar. If you do not have one, please contact the EFA-Team at seminars@alpbach.org
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Heiss-Saal
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09:00 - 12:30 Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
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Friday, 23. August

Starting times
Morning
Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
English 210
Participants explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on societies and geopolitics, its role in the design of non-discriminatory processes, and the promotion of inclusive democracy. Through participatory and speculative design approaches, these interactive sessions will seek alternative visions for effectively using AI for social good. Furthermore, the necessary capabilities, skills, and strategies to achieve this vision will be discussed.//INFO: Please make sure to bring your own laptop to the seminar. If you do not have one, please contact the EFA-Team at seminars@alpbach.org
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Heiss-Saal
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09:00 - 12:30 Engaging AI for Democracy and Social Good
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Sunday, 25. August

Starting times
Afternoon
Harnessing AI in the Service of Democracy
English 150
 As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, there is growing interest in leveraging its capabilities to enhance democratic processes and governance. We aim to nurture a nuanced understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing AI in the service of democracy and of its potential for improving democratic engagement. Join the dialogue on best practices, ethical considerations and policy implications. //INFO: Bring hiking shoes and water. In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place on the upper floor of the elementary school. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Vorplatz
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14:00 - 16:30 Harnessing AI in the Service of Democracy
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