Document Type
Report
Publication Date
5-2024
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI for Social Good, social justice, argument, deliberation
Abstract
New Generative AI tools are revolutionizing writing and communication. This report focuses on AI and advocacy, the act of influencing public policy and resource allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions. This report identifies three major opportunities and accompanying risks, plus one strong recommendation for advocates considering using AI. We argue that AI can be useful for advocates, but they must be careful to center human judgment and avoid risks that could distract from their important work or even contribute to societal harms.
Recommended Citation
Salzano, Matthew; Fung, Nicholas; Lin, Ada; Marchetta, Sofia; Colombo, Faith; Davis, Kaylah; Flynn, John; Fuentes, Carlos; Li, Fion; Muthukumaran, Malar Paavi; Paramoshin, Angelica; Pearce, Chrisanne; Ramos, Vianney; St. Hilaire, Charles; Zheng, Xi; and Zhuang, Wei, "AI and Advocacy: Maximizing Potential, Minimizing Risk" (2024). School of Communication and Journalism Faculty Publications. 4.
https://commons.library.stonybrook.edu/soj-articles/4
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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Commons, Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Digital Humanities Commons, Mass Communication Commons, Public Relations and Advertising Commons, Rhetoric Commons, Social Influence and Political Communication Commons, Speech and Rhetorical Studies Commons
Comments
This public-facing report is the result of an undergraduate research collaboration, created by the Spring 2024 students of WRT302: AI and Advocacy and directed by their instructor, Dr. Matthew Salzano.