From AI War Clouds to Dual Futures: Democratic Responses to Authoritarian Tech
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From AI War Clouds to Dual Futures: Democratic Responses to Authoritarian Tech

As part of this year’s Ars Electronica Festival, the Theme Symposium presents a full conference day titled Archipelago of Possible Futures—From AI Wars to Dual Futures: Reclaiming Democracy in the Face of Authoritarian Tech. Organised in collaboration with the STARTS Initiative, EIT Culture & Creativity, Archipelago of Possible Futures, Ars Electronica, and E-DIH AI5Production, the symposium addresses the rise of authoritarian technological infrastructures, Europe’s democratic alternatives, and visions and speculations for future technologies. Among the keynote speakers are the acclaimed artist and author Trevor Paglen and the STARTS Prize winning artist Sarah Ciston.

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