Liberatory Collections and Ethical AI - Reimagining AI Development from Black Community Archives and Datasets

Explore how Black community archives and datasets can fundamentally reshape AI development through a liberatory lens in this 10-minute conference talk. Examine the normative foundations and implications of power structures within AI systems while discovering alternative approaches to ethical AI that center marginalized communities. Learn about reimagining AI development practices by drawing from Black community archives, challenging traditional dataset creation methods, and addressing the normative challenges facing contemporary AI systems. Gain insights into how community-centered approaches to data collection and AI development can serve as a foundation for more equitable and just artificial intelligence technologies.