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Events
Virtual Discussion
Co-Opting AI: Libraries
5:15pm
NYU’s Institute for Public Knowledge, Sloane Lab, and the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab at the University of Virginia invite you to a new discussion in the series “Co-Opting AI.” This will be a completely virtual event. This event will explore how the evolving relationship between AI and libraries reshapes our understanding of access to...
Discussion
In Conversation with Conscious Lee: Journalism, Justice, and Finding Truth in the Feed
7pm
What counts as journalism? How does a social influencer cut through the noise of the news cycle to build trust and promote social justice? In an era of information overload and algorithmic division, traditional journalism is grappling with how to reach the public. Meanwhile, content creators like George “Conscious” Lee are building massive, engaged audiences...
Working Group Meeting
Working Group Meeting: The Past and Future of Work
1pm
Co-coordinators: Danya Glabau, Maia Silber, and Caitlin Zaloom “The Past and Future of Work” group will situate ongoing conversations about the impact of technological change on the 21st-century workforce within histories and institutions of labor. Together, participants will examine the rise of artificial intelligence, the emergence of “gig” platforms, and the transition to remote work...