Rise of the Machine: Risk and Governance in the Age of Algorithms
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As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms every sector, local election officials face unique challenges and opportunities. This training is designed for those on the front lines of election administration. It provides a foundation for understanding AI’s potential impact on election infrastructure and related local government services, with a focus on risks, safeguards, and practical steps you can take to protect and strengthen your work.
In this course, you will:
- Learn the basics of AI: Understand common types and varieties of AI and how they might appear in an office setting.
- Explore risks and threats: Identify potential vulnerabilities, including malicious uses of AI, and consider their impacts on election operations and public trust.
- Build readiness for the future: Explore responsible opportunities to use AI in ways that improve efficiency and effectiveness without compromising security or integrity.
Who will benefit:
Ideal for election officials, local government administrators, emergency managers, IT officials, and anyone responsible for maintaining and supporting election operations or related government services.
By attending this training, election officials and their partners can gain insight and a foundational framework for safeguarding election infrastructure while exploring or implementing the use of AI.
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Speakers
Matt Crane
Mike Moser
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