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Great Decisions

AI and American National Security

Join our Great Decisions discussion group to talk about critical global issues facing America today. Each meeting begins with a 30-minute film on the discussion topic and is followed by a facilitator-led discussion.

Topic Description: The AI revolution is the leading edge of a larger high-tech revolution which promises to transform the world. Experts argue that international cooperation is needed to expand the opportunities these new technologies hold while protecting societies from their dangers. What are the key policy debates in this area, and what are the opportunities and limits on global AI rules of the road? How will the AI revolution impact American national security? What are its policy options to secure the benefits of AI and guard against its dangers?

Facilitator: Jasmine E. McNealy is an attorney, critical public interest technologist, and social scientist who studies media and technology with a view toward influencing law and policy, and emphasizing technological ecosystems, privacy, surveillance, and data governance. She is a Policy Fellow with the Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN), a tenured professor at the University of Florida, and a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. Jasmine is also the founder and principal of The Alveary LLC, a strategy, research and design firm. She earned a PhD in mass communication and a JD at the University of Florida, a M.Ed in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics & Assessment at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and a BS in both Journalism and Afro-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin.

About Great Decisions: Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book (optional), and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss critical global issues facing America today. Each meeting begins with a 30 minute film on the discussion topic and is followed by a facilitator-led discussion. 

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN is required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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