Cabinet Conversations: AI >> the Algorithm of Change

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

4:30 p.m. ET

Free | Livestreamed

The Civil War was a period of tremendous technological advancement and Lincoln was deeply fascinated by such innovations like the telegraph, which revolutionized communication during the Civil War. Today, we find ourselves in another era of rapid technological change, with Artificial Intelligence influencing nearly every aspect of our lives – from communication and education to historical preservation and artistic creation. This episode will draw a line from Lincoln’s embrace of technology to today’s AI revolution, exploring the opportunities and challenges of this new technological frontier. 

Jason Jamerson is the  Director of the XR Studio at LSU, a Professor of Virtual Production and Immersive Media, and a 20 year veteran of the entertainment industry in NYC.

Today he helps lead teams creating simulations and digital twins for NASA,  film and commercial video, sports marketing, and immersive and interactive media, including live performance, video games, and AR / XR content.

He’s passionate about creating momentum at the intersection of the Arts and Sciences through building relationships, producing and curating world-class performances, and developing applied research.

Miriam Vogel is a recognized leader in AI governance and policy, with a proven track record of working with C-suites, boards of directors, policymakers, and legal experts to establish and operationalize best practices for legal compliance and governance in Fortune 100 companies across diverse industries. As president and CEO of EqualAI, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing AI governance, Miriam leads efforts to ensure AI is developed and deployed responsibly and chairs the National AI Advisory Committee (NAIAC).

A member of the Council on Foreign Relations and senior advisor to the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), Miriam has taught Technology Law and Policy at Georgetown University Law Center, where she chaired the alumni board and sits on the Board of Visitors. She hosts the podcast In AI We Trust? and has held leadership roles in the White House under two administrations.

Allison Wickens leads the Education and Guest Services division at George Washington’s Mount Vernon and oversees the history and civic learning goals for the institution’s onsite, offsite, and digital outreach programs. She is the executive lead for the George Washington’s Biography Exhibition opening in 2026.  She advises the staff and leadership about trends and research in education and learning at museums, historic sites, and schools.  Her writings on these subjects are available in the Journal of Museum Education, The Inclusive Historians Handbook, and in the book Bringing Teachers to the History Museum.  Before arriving at Mount Vernon, she worked for over 15 years at the Smithsonian Institution, including 7 years as the Director of Education and Visitor Services at the National Postal Museum.  She received an M.A. in History and a certificate in Museum Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder and a B.A. in history from Grinnell College.