Michigan Civil Rights Panel Zooms into AI's Fairness Fiasco
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The Michigan Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public Zoom meeting on April 21, 2026, to talk about how Michigan uses AI and its impact on civil rights. Anyone interested can join, share their thoughts, and watch the discussion. This meeting could lead to important decisions about fairness and technology in Michigan, with no cost to attend but possible phone charges for some callers.
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Public Zoom Meeting on AI and Civil Rights
You can join a public Zoom meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee on April 21, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to about 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Michigan government's use of AI and civil rights. Anyone may attend, an open comment period will allow oral comments as time permits, and written comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting.
Possible Phone Charges for Callers
If you join the meeting by phone on April 21, 2026, callers who use wireless lines may incur regular wireless charges according to their wireless plan; callers who use land-line connections to the toll-free number 1-833-435-1820 will incur no charge. The Commission will not refund any charges incurred by wireless callers.
Captioning and Accessibility Accommodations
Closed captioning will be available by selecting 'CC' in the meeting platform, and additional accommodations can be requested by emailing the contact at least 5 business days before the April 21, 2026 meeting. This provides access support for people with disabilities who wish to participate.
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