More than 400 academics from over 30 countries have signed an open letter calling for immediate changes to how artificial intelligence systems are developed, tested and deployed, with the aim of preventing cybersecurity incidents that could threaten critical infrastructure.

SRI researchers are presenting across nearly 30 sessions at 4S 2026, the world’s largest gathering of science and technology studies scholars, held this year in Toronto. From the political economy of AI to care, labour, surveillance and data justice, 22 members of our community are sharing work that asks who shapes technology—and who it serves.

SRI Research Lead Anna Su is convening a working group to examine how human rights frameworks are being impacted by AI systems. Expressions of interest are now open, with a deadline of September 17, 2026.

SRI researchers are heading to Seoul this July for ICML 2026, and they're arriving with a lot to share. Across 24 papers, seven position papers, and a co-organized workshop, 21 members of our community are presenting work spanning machine learning theory, AI safety, clinical AI, legal compliance, and more.

SRI researchers will present 13 accepted papers and one workshop session at FAccT 2026, showcasing the Institute’s research in responsible AI, algorithmic governance, alignment, privacy, and the impacts of socio-technical systems.

Can AI-powered chatbots help young voters better understand politics? SRI Faculty Fellow Semra Sevi and her colleagues tested an interactive voting advice chatbot with nearly 2,900 politically unaffiliated voters under 35—and found significant gains in political knowledge, even if party loyalty remained unchanged.