Fighting AI with AI in Politics

Political education and discourse is a core part of democracy. For the first time in US history, fewer than 50% of adults know the three branches of government. While about 2/3 of Americans voted in the last federal election, local elections can see as low single digit turnout. Local elections arguably have the greatest impact on our day to day lives, yet so few people seem to know or care. This compounded with sensationalized media, overwhelming amounts of data, and heightened tensions often creates an overall feeling of analysis paralysis.

In this special webinar, Vienna Mott, BS '16, will share her experience creating a political education app that leverages AI and gamification. She will explain how Poliquicks is able to verify sources, how to gain trust from users, and best practices in identifying misinformation. With midterms rapidly approaching, this webinar will explore researching candidates, ballot measures, and more.

Please note this webinar is on a Monday.

About Vienna Mott
Vienna Mott holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from University at Buffalo, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University, and an MBA from University of Massachusetts. Over her career, she has worked in biotech, semiconductors, and in AI at companies including Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Draper, and AMD. As CEO and cofounder of Poliquicks, she is passionate about increasing political engagement and social impact through education. She has published several scientific journal articles and holds technical patents. She was highlighted in Time Magazine's Top 100 Inventions of the Year, won the Young Research Scientist Award, and has been an invited speaker at multiple conferences. She has dedicated much of her free time to tutoring and mentorship. Outside of this, she enjoys traveling, racing cars, and spending time with her partner and family.