The Symbiotic Right to Repair an Algorithm: Trust, Transparency, and Democratic Design
Zachary Schlosser, Aza Raskin, Bogdana (Bobi) Rakova, B Cavello
What does the right-to-repair movement have to do with AI and algorithms? What would it look like if we could “repair” trust relationships in the context of the way we interact with algorithms? What does meaningful voice and responsibility mean in the context of AI innovation? What do algorithmic reparation and algorithmic justice have to do with AI governance and innovation?
This panel session will engage with these questions through short remarks and an interactive discussion. In fact, effective July 1, 2024, CA law requires manufacturers of some electronic or appliance products to make available sufficient service literature and functional parts to affect the repair of a product for at least three years after the date a product model or type was manufactured. Building on this effort we’ll explore why might everyday people want to “repair” physical or digital products that leverage AI algorithms and what are key considerations for the safety and evaluations of AI products.
We’ll engage with the audience in an interactive discussion about the relationship between the right-to-repair movement, rebuilding trust, transparency, and democratic design.
The conversation will include:
What does the right-to-repair movement have to do with AI and algorithms? What would it look like if we could “repair” trust relationships in the context of the way we interact with algorithms? What does meaningful voice and responsibility mean in the context of AI innovation? What do algorithmic reparation and algorithmic justice have to do with AI governance and innovation?
This panel session will engage with these questions through short remarks and an interactive discussion. In fact, effective July 1, 2024, CA law requires manufacturers of some electronic or appliance products to make available sufficient service literature and functional parts to affect the repair of a product for at least three years after the date a product model or type was manufactured. Building on this effort we’ll explore why might everyday people want to “repair” physical or digital products that leverage AI algorithms and what are key considerations for the safety and evaluations of AI products.
We’ll engage with the audience in an interactive discussion about the relationship between the right-to-repair movement, rebuilding trust, transparency, and democratic design.
The conversation will include:
- Welcome and introductions
- Icebreaker activity
- Motivation
- Panel Discussion, Remarks, and Q&A
- Reflections and next steps