Join us in-person or online as we discuss the impact of digital services and programmes on democracy, healthcare, data gathering and more!
Need to order a repeat prescription? Wondering who to vote for in the next election? Want to find information fast? Today, the answer to all of these questions is often to turn to your phone or laptop and access the internet. But what’s the impact of living increasingly in the digital world?
Join expert speakers from the University of Warwick to explore some of the consequences of digitalisation. From the ethics of AI in democracy to the exciting discoveries made by digitalising old newspapers, this evening will cover a range of topics. As always, there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion, as we want to hear your thoughts on this topic.
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Over half the world has or is voting in elections this year. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that can create, alter, and promote content may have the power to transform our political landscape, for better or for worse.
In this talk, Dr Jessica Sutherland (Warwick) will discuss some of the benefits and threats that AI technologies pose to democracy and democratic values by drawing on examples from the last year, including the threat of misinformation and manipulation.
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New technologies mean historical documents can be made digital and the 'natural language' of text quickly analysed. These developments are set to deepen our understanding of history.
In this talk Professor Mirko Draca (Warwick) will describe the latest work of economic historians in tackling topics as diverse as the industrial revolution, colonialism, technological change and Britain's favourite topic - World War II.
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We've gathered a selection of speakers from the University of Warwick and beyond to discuss the impact our increasingly digital world is having on access to healthcare.
Our world is increasingly lived online or using digital devices. Advances in technology and artificial intelligence mean the rate of change is likely to increase. Increased reliance on digital technologies can also widen inequalities as not all groups are equally able to engage in an increasingly digital world.
This panel discussion with Meg Davis (CIM), Bernard Koomson (CIM), Anna Studman (Ada Lovelace Institute), and other speakers will investigate the impact of digital divides on achieving our human right to health from the local, national, and international context.
We'll be drawing on examples from Coventry, Colombia and places in between!
Event Information
Doors and refreshments from 6:30pm, event start time 7:00pm.
This event is aimed at those 18+ but those aged 14+ are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.
Free vegetarian and vegan refreshments- including some warming soup - will be provided at this event. Final dietary requirements will be sent to the caterer 2 weeks prior to the event. We will do our best to accommodate all requirements provided after this time.
Venue accessibility information can be found here.
Please note, this event is being recorded and live streamed.
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This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, organised and funded by Resonate.
