On April 19, Silicon Flatirons and the Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law are proud to be partnering together for their joint conference “AI and the Constitution," held in University of Colorado Law School’s Wittemyer Courtroom. The conference merges the Silicon Flatirons annual Artificial Intelligence Conference with the White Center’s annual Ira C. Rothgerber Jr. Conference on Constitutional Law. The event will examine emerging Constitutional issues implicated by the rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
“It’s been a real joy to collaborate with Silicon Flatirons on this conference,” said Suzette Malveaux, Moses Lasky Professor of Law and Director of the Byron White Center. “The Byron White Center is very much focused on cutting edge constitutional law issues, and there just seemed nothing more cutting edge than the rapid pace at which AI was impacting every facet of our lives, including our fundamental rights under the U.S. Constitution.”
The conference will feature a lineup of experts across three different panels: AI and Privacy; AI and the Interpretation of the U.S. Constitution and Other Legal Documents; and AI Speech and the First Amendment. Read more about the panelists here. Colorado Law Professor and Silicon Flatirons’ Director of AI Initiatives Harry Surden will deliver the keynote address.
“I’m looking forward to learning from constitutional law scholars, scientists, and interdisciplinary educators from various backgrounds and institutions across the country about what they perceive as the greatest challenges and opportunities of AI,” Malveaux shared. “Many of our Constitutional rights already have been undermined or are in flux, and AI has the power to impact those rights in fundamental ways.”
Each panel will allow ample time for audience Q&A, and the event will be followed by a reception in Boettcher Hall for appetizers, refreshments, and conversation.
“I hope that our participants and audience members will realize the crucial role that we all play in the future of AI’s development and use,” Malveaux remarked. “This is a critical time to not only educate ourselves about this powerful technological moment, but to lean into shaping its future. With so many threats to democracy, it’s important to convene and engage in these conversations.”
The State of Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education has accredited this event as a continuing legal education seminar for a total of 5.00 general credits. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to attendees during the free conference. There is still time to register--click here for more information.