Prompt
Explore the existing relationship between people, data, and government. How is this relationship perpetuated into ML/AI government applications? Identify areas where applications might be less or more problematic.
Assignment
These responses are primarily for you to gather your thoughts before class, and you should spend about an hour on each after completing that week’s readings. The form should be whatever you find most useful (diagrams, blog post, two-page case study, thought piece, your own idea). Use primary sources or lived experiences when appropriate, including but not limited to course readings.
Grading
50% - completes prompt with approximate effort of one hour
40% - engages with primary sources or lived experiences
10% - appropriate submission (2 responses must be shared with the class, all should be submitted on Blackboard)