AI Policy

Policy Matters

Student curated programming to meet the moment

Nov 24, 2025

Each academic year the programming at the Center for Racial Justice (CRJ) looks a little bit different. We aim to create a vibrant, diverse community of racial justice leaders, scholars, and students engaged in social justice work and believe it's cr...

Student curated programming to meet the moment

Policy Matters

Karen Hao inspires community empowerment in the face of the AI empire

Nov 21, 2025

I had the opportunity to meet Karen Hao, author of the bestselling book Empire of AI, who came to the Ford School for a special conversation with students in October. Hao's bottom line: Beyond GenAI's sleek public interface lies a more intentional pu...

Karen Hao inspires community empowerment in the face of the AI empire

Symposium on AI, Data Centers, and the Climate Change Challenge

Oct 30, 2025, 9:30 am-12:30 pm EDT

Michigan League Ballroom 911 North University Ann Arbor, MI

This event will bring together university leadership, scholars, community members and students to critically examine the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), data center infrastructure, sustainability and climate change.

Ruha Benjamin, Professor of African American studies, Princeton University

Unpacking AI Policy: How Does It Affect Us?

Oct 23, 2025, 11:45 am-1:00 pm EDT

Trotter Multicultural Center, large meeting room

Join the Ford School’s Center for Racial Justice (CRJ) and the Trotter Multicultural Center for Unpacking AI Policy: How Does It Affect Us? Lunch will be served promptly at 11:45 am.