How AI Destroys Institutions

A hybrid seminar by Prof Woodrow Hartzog (Boston University) organised by the School of Law. 

This event will be held in a hybrid format, allowing either in-person or online attendance. The seminar is free to attend, but registration is compulsory.

Civic institutions—the rule of law, universities, and a free press—are the backbone of democratic life. They are the mechanisms through which complex societies encourage cooperation and stability, while also adapting to changing circumstances. The real superpower of institutions is their ability to evolve and adapt within a hierarchy of authority and a framework for roles and rules while maintaining legitimacy in the knowledge produced and the actions taken. Purpose-driven institutions built around transparency, cooperation, and accountability empower individuals to take intellectual risks and challenge the status quo. This happens through the machinations of interpersonal relationships within those institutions, which broaden perspectives and strengthen shared commitment to civic goals.
 
More information here : https://www.tcd.ie/law/news--events/2026/events/how-ai-destroys-institutions/

This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.
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