Key Quote from chapter.
Sarah Bland
Washington, U.S
“Gender, Power, and Emergent Technology: Governing the Default offers vitally important wisdom for this moment. Will AI perpetuate the patriarchal power structures and biases that have brought us to this moment of polycrisis, or can it become a force for greater inclusion, justice, equity, and compassion? The answer depends on the choices leaders and institutions make now. This book offers informed analysis and practical tools to help ensure that AI becomes a force for transformation rather than a mechanism for perpetuating the injustices and blind spots threatening our democracy and our planet. It is a must-read.”
—Dr. Max Klau
Founder, Center for Courageous Wholeness; Author of Developing Servant Leaders at Scale: How to Do It and Why It Matters
“This crucial book unmasks the systemic blind spots of modern technological governance, revealing how algorithmic systems shift burdens onto those closest to the impact. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand how institutions must change what they count as evidence in order to ensure true accountability, justice, and repair.”
— Dresden Farrand, MPA, MPP, CAE
Managing Director, International Leadership Association
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Hyperlocal Governance
Local Government and AI
Local governments need more than vendor promises; they need ways for staff, residents, and oversight bodies to shape how AI enters everyday public work.