The Invisible Hand: How AI is Quietly Shifting Power in Pakistan (w/ The AI Collective)
Who actually controls what you read, what you believe, and what you vote for?
The honest answer increasingly is: algorithms. And the people who build those algorithms are not elected, not accountable to Pakistani citizens, and not thinking about Pakistan when they make their decisions.
AI is reshaping the distribution of power in ways most people haven't noticed yet. Information is being controlled at a scale never seen before. Narratives are being shaped by systems that can generate unlimited content.
And....
the rules about who gets to do this - and who's accountable when it goes wrong - simply don't exist yet in Pakistan.
We're bringing together journalists, political thinkers, policy researchers, and AI practitioners for an honest conversation about what's actually happening - and what, if anything, we can do about it.
We'll explore:
Who controls the information Pakistanis consume - and does it matter that it's not Pakistanis?
Can AI be used to manipulate Pakistani voters - and is it already happening?
When a foreign algorithm shapes what millions of Pakistanis believe, who is accountable?
Should Pakistan have its own AI governance framework - and who should build it?
In the age of AI, is democratic power even possible for a country like Pakistan?
And much more...
Who should come?
Journalists, political analysts, policy researchers, communications professionals, and anyone who thinks seriously about power, media, and governance in Pakistan.
INo technical background needed - your understanding of how power actually works is exactly what this conversation needs.
As always, food and drink, engaging conversation, and incredible company will all be provided!
Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!
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