Aula Fellow Farrah Rooney Personal Statement on Fellowship

Aula’s mission is to support the democratization of AI through the creation of conversations between people. AI is both new and pervasive in society, touching everyone in a multitude of ways. My interest is in developing policy that enables equitable implementation of AI, ensuring that this new frontier of technology generates a net good for all. I want to understand how successful conversations and collective work are being navigated, recorded and actioned upon to lend my voice and skills to best serve society. For me, Aula’s work in hosting and leading inclusive conversations is essential to help shape to policy solutions that are grounded in lived experience.