Newly released book PROMISE–PROMoting AI’s Safe usage for Elections— includes LWVSC contributors

Newly released book PROMISE–PROMoting AI’s Safe usage for Elections— includes LWVSC contributors

Nov. 14, 2025: Safe AI for Seniors
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New Book about AI & Elections includes LWVSC Board contributions 

A newly released book based on four years of research, PROMISE–PROMoting AI’s Safe usage for Elections—explores AI’s role in enhancing credible, data-driven electoral processes. The book has contributions from over 30 authors drawn from academia, industry, non-profits, and government, including chapters by LWVSC Board members Joan Zaleksi and Matthew Saltzman. 

Chapter 2a: Nothing but the Truth: Voting in the Time of AI

Joan Zaleski, Ph.D., League of Women Voters of South Carolina Vice President, Voter Services

Abstract: This chapter addresses strategies the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, recommends for voters to be able to sift through the election information, to make informed decisions, and to vote with confidence. Recognizing election mis/disinformation can help voters restore their trust in the election process.

Chapter 5b: Technology for Redistricting: Assessing and Generating District Maps

Matthew J. Saltzman, Clemson University; League of Women Voters of South Carolina Director, Elections Systems & Technology
Anna Marie Morra, Epic Systems Corporation,
Blake Splitter, Tennessee Wesleyan University

Abstract: In the United States, most political jurisdictions are based on geographic districts. After each decennial census, districts must be redrawn to account for changes in population and other demographics. “Gerrymandering” is the process of drawing maps with the intent to give an electoral advantage to a political party or candidate or to disadvantage an ethnic or social population. We describe mathematical and computational tools to detect gerrymandering, measure district characteristics, and generate maps with particular characteristics (including anti-gerrymandering measures such as fairness and competitiveness).

Read more about the book and its availability

PROMISE background and TOC details: http://ai4ce.org/book/ 
 

Nov. 14, 2025 event: Safe AI for Seniors, in Columbia & virtual

Interested in learning more? 

Safe AI for Seniors, a full-day, free, hybrid event is dedicated to empowering older adults (55+) with knowledge, tools, and engaging discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on daily life.

Hosted by the AI4Society research group in the AI Institute at the University of South Carolina, this unique gathering is designed to help seniors better understand AI, explore its benefits and risks, and share their perspectives in shaping a safer digital future. Community members, senior citizen centers, nonprofits, and individuals curious about AI are welcome to participate. 

  • Location: AI Institute, 5th floor, 1112 Greene St., Columbia, South Carolina
  • Date: November 14, 2025, Friday; 9am-4pm
  • Format: In-person, with virtual attendance option available. Register to learn more. 
  • Registration link (QR code):

Register for Safe AI for Seniors

Highlights:

● Participation by seniors using technology; technical, business, and legal communities involved with creating and deploying AI; researchers and students
● Focus on AI/ social media, cybersecurity, finance, health, and law
● Activities include discussions, talks, demonstrations, and games
● Food throughout the day
● Partially sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the premier AI professional organization
 

Organizers:

Prof. Biplav Srivastava, AI Institute, University of South Carolina (contact: biplav.s [at] sc.edu)
Prof. Amanda Rebar, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina,
Mr. Mangal Kumar, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, South Carolina
Judge Barbara Wofford-Kanwat, Lykesland Magistrate, South Carolina
Dr. Stephen Lloyd, Retired Physician and Adjunct Professor, University of South Carolina

 

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