The People's AI Assembly

On Monday, October 19th, 2026, the AI Now Institute and More Perfect Union hosted the People's AI Assembly, an evening bringing together organizers, labor leaders, cultural figures, and policymakers shaping the frontlines of AI. It’s time to build a tech movement that empowers working people, enriches our communities, and enhances our collective well-being. Learn more and explore the program: https://ainowinstitute.org/assembly 0:45 Welcome Remarks With Amba Kak, Josh Miller-Lewis, and Sarah West 4:50 A People-First AI Agenda New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in conversation with Ilana Glazer 20:54 Resisting The Big Tech Buildout With Grandell “Bird” Hallett Logan, KeShaun Pearson, and Matthew Rodriguez Moderated by Samuel Black 53:34 Governing AI Former FTC Chair Lina Khan in conversation with Anand Giridharadas 1:11:22 Musical Performance KOTA The Friend 1:28:15 Building Worker Power With Bhairavi Desai, Lorena Gonzalez, Noam Scheiber, and Jasmine Sun Moderated by Veena Dubal 2:03:55 Another World is Possible Naomi Klein and Arundhati Roy in conversation with Karen Hao