From suggesting which movies to watch on a streaming platform, to making decisions that considerably impact our lives, such as whether or not we get government benefits, AI systems make decisions about us on a daily basis. This workshop will explore global AI power dynamics and their impact on our island’s society in Cyprus. Who are the communities that will benefit the most out of AI in Cyprus? Which local communities are at risk of being harmed?

The AI Colonialism Board Game is a collaborative artist game (a board game with an artistic intent), that aims to raise awareness of AI’s societal impact on a local, Cypriot level. It encourages critical examination of the global AI ecosystem, but also within Cypriot society itself -- not everyone will be impacted by AI the same way.

No previous knowledge about AI is required!

Please note that the board game is part of PhD research that examines the societal impact of AI on Cypriot society. You will be asked to fill out a brief anonymous questionnaire. More details about the board game and the research project: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A7-oYywa2FBGcLiROjwnbPa5AFQyoe-0/view?usp=sharing

📅 1 pm - 4pm, Saturday 27th April 2024

📍 Home for Cooperation

The workshop will be held in English.

What you get by participating:

💻 By taking part in this research project, you will gain knowledge about the societal impact of AI, and how to be more critical when interacting with AI technologies

🖼️ You will contribute towards what a just Cypriot AI could look like, that benefits everyone, not just a powerful few, in the form of a participatory artwork

📝  You will contribute to academic research that aims to investigate the real life impact that AI has on our local society