Disrupting Dangerous Algorithms: Addressing the Harms of Persuasive Technology

This hearing will consider legislative solutions that address the dangers of online platforms’ use of technology to manipulate user experiences. Witnesses will discuss the need for greater transparency of automated processes and artificial intelligence, as well as policies to make platforms accountable for their use of algorithms designed to optimize engagement over harm to users.

WITNESSES

• Ms. Jessica J. González, Co-CEO, Free Press
• Ms. Rose Jackson, Director, Democracy & Tech Initiative, Digital Forensic Research Lab, Atlantic Council
• Dr. Dean Eckles, Associate Professor of Marketing, MIT Sloan School of Management
• Mr. James Poulos, Executive Editor of the American Mind, The Claremont Institute