Join us on The Before AGI Podcast for a crucial deep dive into the role of Civil Society in governing Artificial Intelligence. As AI rapidly evolves, how do we ensure it serves the public interest and respects human rights? We explore why NGOs, community groups, and engaged citizens are essential voices in shaping AI policies, ethics, and standards.
In this episode, you'll gain insights into:
🤝 Civil Society's Mandate: Understanding their role beyond government and industry.
🗣️ Key Functions: How CSOs foster public participation, advocate for rights-based policies, and act as critical watchdogs over AI development and deployment.
🌍 Global Impact: Examining the influence of civil society on major regulations like the EU AI Act and the work of organizations like Algorithm Watch and AI Now Institute.
🚧 Challenges & Opportunities: Discussing the hurdles CSOs face (funding, expertise, access) and how their impact can be amplified.
💡 Why It Matters: Reinforcing the need for independent, diverse voices to guide AI towards ethical outcomes and public benefit.
This episode highlights the indispensable contribution of civil society in navigating the complexities of AI governance and building a more accountable, transparent, and human-centered AI future.
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(Mentions organizations like Algorithm Watch, AI Now Institute, Access Now; initiatives like vTaiwan; legislation like EU AI Act, SB 53)
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