Lemley Lecture featuring Dr. Alondra Nelson

Dr. Alondra Nelson

Harold F. Linder Professor, Institute for Advanced Study; Former Deputy Assistant to President Joe Biden & Acting Director, White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy

In conversation with Dr. Prudence Carter of the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America and Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian of the Data Science Institute.

About the Speaker:

A member of the inaugural TIME100 AI list, Dr. Alondra Nelson is a leading expert on artificial intelligence and its profound influence on culture, society, and politics. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, organizations face the critical challenge of crafting AI strategies that balance innovation and regulation. How will emerging policies shape these strategies, and what transformative opportunities may lie ahead if AI is used ethically, sustainably, and safely? Dr. Nelson explores how society can embrace cutting-edge technologies like AI while safeguarding rights and encouraging responsible innovation. Drawing on current news and data, she provides actionable insights for navigating this dynamic landscape and fostering the public good.

About the Series:

The Lemley Family Leadership Lecture Series invites exceptional leaders who are preeminent in their field to campus to engage and inspire the University community. Established in 2020 through a generous gift made by Wayne C. Lemley ’80 Ph.D., the series features highly accomplished scholars, thought leaders, policymakers and practitioners who will inform, challenge and educate — advancing Brown’s commitment to promoting a vibrant intellectual environment.

For more information about the Lemley Family Leadership Lecture Series, please visit lemley-lecture.brown.edu.

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