Maryland Civil Rights Group Opens Public Meetings on AI and Voting
Published Date: 11/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Maryland Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is hosting public Zoom meetings to explore how artificial intelligence affects voting. Anyone interested can join these free virtual sessions on November 9, December 1, and December 8, 2026, to hear expert talks and share their thoughts. These meetings aim to make voting fairer and smarter, with no cost to attend except possible phone charges.
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Free public Zoom meetings on AI and voting
You can join free virtual public meetings about artificial intelligence and voting on November 9, 2026 (2:00 p.m.), December 1, 2026 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.), and December 8, 2026 (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) using the provided Zoom registration links. Anyone may listen to expert testimony and planning briefings at no cost to attend.
Phone participation may incur wireless charges
If you join the meetings by phone, calls made over wireless lines may incur regular charges under your wireless plan; the toll-free number 1-833-435-1820 is free from land-lines. The Commission will not refund any wireless charges you incur.
Accessibility: closed captioning and accommodations
Closed captioning is available by selecting “CC” in the Zoom meeting. You may request additional accommodations by emailing the provided address at least 10 business days before each meeting.
Opportunity for oral public comments during meetings
Each meeting will include open comment periods so members of the public can make statements during the session as time allows. If you want to speak, you can join the meeting and provide a statement subject to available time.
Submit written comments within 30 days
You may submit written comments that must be received in the regional office within 30 days after each scheduled meeting; comments may also be emailed to the listed address. This provides a way to give feedback in writing after the meeting.
Meeting records available for public inspection
Records from the meetings will be available for inspection and reproduction at the Regional Programs Coordination Unit Office and via the file sharing link and www.facadatabase.gov. You can view meeting records both before and after the meetings as they become available.
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