Summary:
The second working group focused on finding ways to improve governance outcomes using minimal effort and existing/new technologies. They discussed various tools and projects, such as Talk to the City, the Public Editor project, and deliberation tools. The group explored potential use cases, including the healthcare system, universities, school boards, and Wikipedia, which they believe could benefit from tools that improve discourse quality and facilitate decision-making. They mentioned the need for collaboration and deliberation in communities making AI-related decisions and highlighted the importance of improving the quality of discourse. The group also considered the idea of using AI in politics but expressed caution. They discussed the possibility of training AI models using large volumes of opinions and the potential next steps for the project, including collaborating with Wikipedia and training AI models on relevant data. They seek input on identifying other use cases and invite individuals interested in building or funding such projects to contribute.