Methodological Innovations for Environmental Justice, Labor Equity, and Data Sovereignty
The Community-Centered AI Thought Summit addresses the urgent need to reimagine artificial intelligence development away from extractive, environmentally harmful practices toward community-controlled approaches that center environmental justice and data sovereignty.
Bringing together researchers, practitioners, and community members, the three-day convening will tackle AI's core problems — its massive carbon footprint, displacement of local expertise, and violations of community consent — through collaborative workshops and intervention-generating discussions.
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This white paper synthesizes the collective findings of the Thought Summit, offering a practical framework for researchers and practitioners who want to develop AI systems that serve rather than exploit the communities most affected by environmental and social inequities.
Atkinson Hall, Cornell University
350 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853
College of Computing and Information Science
Gates Hall, 107 Hoy Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853
Campus is approximately 40 minutes walk from downtown Ithaca. The walk is uphill but scenic--take Cascadilla Trail for a beautiful gorge walk (rocky in places)
Take the TCAT #10 bus from Seneca St downtown. Fare is $1.50 (accepts cards). Ride to campus takes about 10 minutes. Get off near Goldwin Smith Hall or Sage Hall — both are a short walk from the Computing and Information Science Building; about a 10 min walk from Atkinson Hall.
Uber is available in Ithaca. Expect a 5–10 minute ride from downtown to campus.
Located on the Ithaca Commons in downtown. A short bus ride to campus.
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