We host conversations on technology and ethics with academics and industry experts. Episodes go out 1st/3rd Wednesday of the month. Hosted by @sethvillegas27.
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Can you ever have so much data that it becomes unmanageable? Are there ways make the way you use data more effective? Seth talks to @LaurenMaffeo about how to design a data governance framework that will best suit your needs.
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Should you use ChatGPT in class? This is a short guide explaining what ChatGPT is, the pitfalls of using it, and some classroom policy options for handling it.
What problems have you encountered in class? Have you found good ways to make use of ChatGPT?
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Should you use dating apps? What skills do you need to form a relationship? What role does technology play in our relationships?
We're back with @Kates_Take to tackle the ethics of dating apps and relationships.
Find the full episode here:
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Sorry I've been busy, but thank so much to @Ethicstechpod for the interview opportunity about my research. The dissertation is what has keep me from updating @digethix as regularly, so it was great to have this opportunity to talk about it!
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Defying Death: Transhumanism, Uploading Ourselves, and Religion
Here's a snippet from our conversation with @sethvillegas27 @BU_Tweets about the quasi-religious nature of the transhumanists working to escape death
How can profit models be connected to ethics? What are the best ways to integrate into the process? Glad that @Ethicstechpod is taking on some of these challenging topics.
How do we ensure that AI Ethics is not seen as an afterthought by the companies that both make and use AI? This episode is an illuminating conversation with @DorotheaBaur about AI Ethics and business. Here's a little snippet talking about Facebook's issues with company culture:
Can algorithms be used to improve social welfare? @Ethicstechpod takes on the legal and social challenges to that question here.
Check out our conversation with @divijualsuspect @UCLLaws, available at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.
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How can technology play a role in our safety infrastructure? How do crises affect the process of consent?
LiveSafe's @rmayf24 explains safety communication technologies and crisis prevention/response.
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The metaverse has become a buzzword, but its implications for healthcare are profound. Really enjoyed chatting to the insightful @DarshanTalks about monopolies, Facebook, and social change.
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👍Here are 10 great orgs working to build a better tech future--one aligned w/ the Human Experience (HX), including @internetjustsoc @WeAreNew_Public @PCI_Initiative @DesignProsocial @rankingrights @SynthFutures @XRSIdotorg @dlicornelltech @HeadstreamInno
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We're back! Excited to share that we partnered with @AfterDinnerCon to talk about using stories as prompts for ethical conversations. What stories have you inspired you to think about ethics? See: The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
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We are hiring ! 2-year post-doc position for quant. social science researcher, to analyze public attitudes + perceptions of use of new tech in migration governance. Workplace: @MPC_EUI in Florence. Part of int. AFAR project led by @ProfCCostello @HertieCFR eui.eu/Documents/ServicesAdm…
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"You don't need to be an expert to understand the ethical trade-offs at play here, and these problems aren't insolvable". Well worth watching this on youtube if you missed it live
System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How to Reboot
Political Science, Engineering, Ethics & more come together in this book discussion from @EthicsInAI
& the Jurisprudence in Oxford Research Group.
Thurs 27 Jan, 5pm | Online - YouTube
Watch live: tinyurl.com/2p8r2e7c
ALT Poster for System Error, with photos of the speakers Bob Reich, Mehran Sahami, Jeremy Weinstein, Helene Landemore, Vincent Conitzer, Bryce Goodman, Ruth Chang and John Tasioulas
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Good opportunity for grad students and early career researchers ⬇️
📢 Are you a grad student looking to gain editorial experience? The Journal of Responsible Technology is looking for a motivated Book Reviews editor!
If you are interested in this opportunity please email me with your CV at [email protected]
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From healthcare to policing, how do we apply facial recognition software and other biometric technology to society without damaging either democracy or the social solidarity that underpins healthcare? And how can we make sure that companies using it respect individual agency?
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“Without strong encryption, children are more vulnerable online than ever. #Encryption protects personal safety and national #security … what the government is proposing puts everyone at risk.” There is no liberal #democracy without #privacy. rollingstone.com/culture/cul…
For many, #GamerGate is still a symbol of political divisions in our country today. In this conversation, we touch on how videogames might be a useful tool for building empathy, especially in alternative, indie titles. Thank you to Ben Chicka!
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📢If you work on #AIethics #cybersecurity #cyberdefence consider submitting a paper/commentary to the special issue 'Ethical #Governance of #AI for National #Defence' of the new @Springer journal Digital Society👇
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👍Let's co-create a better tech future, one aligned w/ the public interest!
👉20 #PublicInterestTech orgs you should know: @NewAmericaPIT @PitPolicy @BeeckCenter @TheBridgeWork @CodingItForward @Day1Project @DemocracyLab @congressfellows @USDigitalCorps
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There is a huge asymmetry of knowledge in the #data economy that feeds an asymmetry of #power. Part of how we redress that imbalance is by being better informed about those who collect our data, and making sure they know less about us. #privacy #Apple wired.com/story/ios-15-app-p…
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Academics: Georgetown has 3 "digital ethics" job openings:
1. McDevitt Chair for Center for Digital Ethics: apply.interfolio.com/98862
2. Chair of Technology, Ethics, and Society: apply.interfolio.com/98865
3. Assistant Professor for Digital Ethics: apply.interfolio.com/98868