Prof. Narayanan is Associate Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, at Princeton University, and Prof. Pasquale is Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. The (Public Interest Technology Chat) PITCh is a monthly series of remote conversations between established and early career scholars to support the work of practitioners and academics interested in public […]
Bringing together contributors of the book, this speaker series explores how feminists employ a variety of online platforms, practices, and tools to create spaces of solidarity and to articulate a critical politics that refuses popular forms of individual, consumerist, white feminism in favor of collective, tangible action. This session approaches to exploring networking feminisms. Meet […]
We're excited to announce our next event for the Eyebeam Fold community! If you haven't yet joined the Fold, we invite you to do so now and take part in our virtual event on January 27, 2022, at 12 pm EST featuring artists Kevin Gotkin and Ezra Benus. In this roundtable discussion titled "Accessibility Biases […]
Join author Catherine Knight Steele for this conversation with Data & Society's Policy Research Analyst Serena Oduro, inspired by Catherine Knight Steele's new book "Digital Black Feminism" (NYU Press). Provocations and Q&A follow the discussion. Buy your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/14284/9781479808380.
Problems of algorithmic bias are often framed in terms of lack of representative data or formal fairness optimization constraints to be applied to automated decision-making systems. However, these discussions sidestep deeper issues with data used in AI, including problematic categorizations and the extractive logics of crowdwork and data mining. In this talk, I make two […]
Today, one in three online users is under 18, but the original design of most digital technologies did not anticipate the use of those technologies by children. IEEE 2089™-2021, Standard for an Age-Appropriate Digital Services Framework Based on the 5Rights Principles for Children is the first in a family of standards that establishes a set […]
Join us virtually for the 15th Annual Knight Media Forum (KMF), February 22-24, where we will examine current trends impacting our democracy. Top thought leaders in philanthropy, journalism, education, tech and policy will share their insights and answer your questions about the hot topics across communities and the nation. KMF is the premier event for leaders […]
Race and technology are closely intertwined, continuously influencing and reshaping one another. While algorithmic bias has received increased attention in recent years, it is only one of the many ways that technology and race intersect in computer science, public health, digital media, gaming, surveillance, and other domains. To build inclusive technologies that empower us all, […]
Abstract: Dr. Nettrice Gaskins refers to three main modes of TVC activity: reappropriation, remixing, and improvisation, to guide people from research into practice. Drawing on real-world examples, she shows how TVC creates dynamic learning environments where underrepresented ethnic students feel that they belong. Students who remix computationally, for instance, have larger toolkits of computational skills […]
Poster House is thrilled to welcome Dr. Cheryl D. Miller and Tasheka Arceneaux-Sutton for an evening celebrating the contributions of Black women to the field of graphic design. Accomplished designers in their own right, Miller & Arceneaux-Sutton will join forces to uplift the legacy of Black women designers, paying special attention to those that have […]
Join author Rajesh Veeraraghavan for this conversation with Data & Society's AI on the Ground Postdoctoral Researcher Ranjit Singh, inspired by Veeraraghavan's new book "Patching Development: Information Politics and Social Change in India" (Oxford University Press). Provocations and Q&A follow the discussion. Buy your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/14284/9780197567821.
Sarah Jackson and Sara Lomax-Reese will discuss why black women owned media matters and the challenges faced by women in media About this event Professor Sarah Jackson and Sara Lomax-Reese (C'87) will discuss why black women owned media matters and the challenges faced by women in media. About the Speakers Sara Lomax-Reese is the President […]
With the rise of shareable graphics about social justice, socially-conscious design has become an incredibly important component of our daily media intake. A diverse panel of artists will discuss their journeys, ethos, and the thought processes that influence their practices. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A, where panelists will engage […]