Lunchtime Talk: Red Algorithms: A Scoping Review on the Impact and Integration of Socialist Principles in AI Technologies

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often designed to maximize profit and efficiency, but what if it were built to serve the public good instead? This project explores how AI can be developed with socialist principles, focusing on fairness, collective benefit, and social welfare. Through a systematic review of existing research, it identifies key trends, challenges, and real-world applications of AI designed for public interest rather than corporate profit. By analyzing historical and modern examples, the study examines how AI can be used to improve public services, reduce inequality, and strengthen community governance. It draws on theories that explore the relationship between technology, society, and economic systems. The project will result in academic publications, policy recommendations, and public discussions through webinars and workshops. By shifting the conversation beyond profit-driven AI, it provides a foundation for alternative approaches that prioritize people and society over market interests.