06 Jun Paper Presented at the 2024 Equitable Tech Summit, National Press Club, Washington DC (USA), 6 June 2024. Equitable Tech: Navigating AI, Blockchain, and Data Sovereignty

I was honored to present my paper on “Equitable Tech: Navigating AI, Blockchain, and Data Sovereignty” at the 2024 Equitable Tech Summit, held at the National Press Club in Washington DC on June 6, 2024. The summit, organized by the Decentralization Research Center (DRC), under the leadership of Connor Spelliscy, and the Blockchain Association, convened policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to discuss the equitable governance of emerging technologies.

In my presentation, I examined how AI and blockchain technologies are shaping the future of data governance and ownership. I emphasized the importance of creating decentralized and transparent systems to ensure that these technologies benefit everyone, not just a few dominant players. The session also focused on data sovereignty, addressing how individuals and communities can retain control over their digital data, particularly in the context of Web3 technologies.

Throughout the summit, speakers including Congressman Wiley Nickel, E. Glen Weyl (Microsoft), and Jay Stanley (ACLU), offered insights into the ethical and regulatory challenges facing equitable tech governance. The summit provided a collaborative platform to build relationships and align on actionable steps to shape the future of technology in a more inclusive and just manner.

For more details about the summit’s agenda and speakers, you can view the official 2024 Equitable Tech Summit Draft Agenda & Speaker List.

Stay tuned for further developments as we continue to navigate these important conversations around the future of equitable tech!