Name
Concurrent Workshop 2B – AI, Housing, and Consumer Rights: Building Local Solutions for Fair Access
Date & Time
Monday, June 29, 2026, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Location Name
South American A/B
Description

As artificial intelligence increasingly influences how people find, apply for, and retain housing, communities are confronting new questions about transparency, accountability, and fairness. From tenant screening systems and rent-setting algorithms to facial recognition and neighborhood security technologies, AI is reshaping housing access in ways that can create both opportunities and risks. The rental market, in particular, has become the front line for the implementation of AI- enabled processes that shape the housing search, qualification, pricing, and application processes. This panel will explore how fair housing organizations, consumer advocates, community stakeholders, and municipal governments can work together to ensure that AI-driven housing systems promote equitable outcomes and protect consumer rights. Panelists will discuss emerging policy initiatives, transparency requirements, and accountability measures designed to help consumers understand, challenge, and navigate algorithmic decisions. Join us for a forward-looking conversation on collaborative strategies to safeguard fair housing, strengthen consumer protections, and ensure that technological innovation expands—not limits—access to housing opportunity.  

Madeline Chawla Hannah Holloway Hana Samad Chi Chi Wu