3 papers
cs.CY2025
Shaping a Profession, Building a Community: A Practitioner-Led Investigation of Public Interest Technologists in Civil Society
Mallory Knodel, Mallika Balakrishnan, Lauren M. Chambers
The label `public interest technology' (PIT) is growing in popularity among those seeking to use `tech for good' - especially among technical practitioners working in civil society…
cs.HC2025
Emerging Practices in Participatory AI Design in Public Sector Innovation
Devansh Saxena, Zoe Kahn, Erina Seh-Young Moon +9
Local and federal agencies are rapidly adopting AI systems to augment or automate critical decisions, efficiently use resources, and improve public service delivery. AI systems are…
cs.CY2024
Algorithmic Transparency and Participation through the Handoff Lens: Lessons Learned from the U.S. Census Bureau's Adoption of Differential Privacy
Amina A. Abdu, Lauren M. Chambers, Deirdre K. Mulligan +1
Emerging discussions on the responsible government use of algorithmic technologies propose transparency and public participation as key mechanisms for preserving accountability and…