Artificial intelligence increasingly impacts how we live, work, diagnose, communicate, learn, and respond to social and environmental challenges. Its influence reaches far beyond technical innovation, raising questions about equity, fairness, accountability, and the relationships between institutions, communities, and the systems that shape everyday life. As AI becomes embedded in public and private decisionmaking, understanding its societal impact demands inquiry that crosses disciplinary and professional boundaries. This seminar brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and community partners to explore these intersections. Participants engage in discussion-based sessions focused on case studies, governance dilemmas, and community-centered approaches to AI research and design. Each year, meetings will have a thematic focus to drive research and cultivate exchange of ideas that may lead to white papers, special issues, and collaborative projects.
