Boston, MA — The America at 250 Conference will feature a special luncheon dialogue, “America at 250: How Storytelling Influences Democracy in the AI Age,” from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Harvard Faculty Club on May 1, 2026.
Moderated by award-winning filmmaker Gita Pullapilly, the luncheon dialogue will include Jimmy Carter grandson and Carter Center Board Chair Jason Carter and Cobra Kai stunt choreographer Don Lee for a timely discussion on how storytelling, film, and cultural leadership can help sustain democratic values and strengthen public trust in a country facing election mistrust and an era shaped by artificial intelligence.
The luncheon discussion will also explore the emerging concept and criteria of Films for Humanity in the Age of AI within the vision of the AIWS Film Park. This includes reflection on what kinds of films and storytelling should be encouraged in the AI Age: works that affirm human dignity, strengthen empathy, promote truth and responsibility, inspire reconciliation, and contribute to the cultural foundations of democracy and freedom.
By bringing together diverse voices from film, civic leadership, and public life, this discussion will highlight a central message of the America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age Conference: that America’s future in the AI Age will depend not only on technological innovation, but also on the strength of the accuracy of public knowledge, cultural influencers, and the principles behind democracy.
Event Details
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Luncheon Dialogue: Storytelling, Democracy, and America at 250
Hollywood and the Future of Freedom in the AI Age
Harvard Faculty Club
Moderator:
Gita Pullapilly
Panelists:
Jason Carter, Carter Center Board Chair and Jimmy Carter grandson
Don Lee, veteran entertainment industry professional and stunt choreographer
About the America at 250 Conference
The America at 250 Conference is a major gathering marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and examining America’s leadership role in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Hosted by the Boston Global Forum, the conference brings together leaders, scholars, innovators, and cultural voices to explore democracy, trust, freedom, and humanity in the AI Age.
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