AI systems designed and developed without inclusion of diverse perspectives further exacerbate societal inequalities and inequities. To support our vision of an inclusive AI tech future, Women in AI Ethics (WAIE) launched “I am the future of AI” campaign on March 8th, 2022 - International Women’s Day to showcase multidisciplinary talent in this space. Join […]
A Dutch court ruled in 2020 that an algorithmic system for detecting fraud in the welfare system called ‘SyRI’ violated human rights and had to be stopped. The law allowed a potentially open-ended number of public authorities to share data and run this through a risk prediction model to flag individuals as potential fraudsters. This […]
Hear perspectives from Krystal Tsosie, co-founder of the first U.S. Indigenous-led biobank, and from members of a working group that convened this past fall to explore the meanings of brain wellness in an Indigenous health context. Our conversation will span topics including research and data sovereignty, intersections between genomic ethics and neuroethics, and uplifting community […]
Date: June 16, 2022 Join the Digital Rights Job Fair Meet leading organizations at the intersection of technology, human rights, and social justice, working on the most important issues facing our world. Expand your network and learn about the opportunities available in the digital rights field, whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting […]
Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) is inviting people from all walks of life interested in learning about, starting a career in, or advancing their knowledge of public interest technology (PIT) to participate in the 2022 PIT-UN Summer Speaker Series. The 12-part lecture series will draw from some of the foremost experts in the field […]
Join this discussion about the takeaways from All Tech Is Human's latest report on AI & Human Rights! You will hear from the All Tech Is Human team plus our subject matter expert for the report, noted AI Ethicist Renee Cummings!
Matthew Fuller and Dominik Schindler - "Communities as vague operators, Algorithms as heuristics: Epistemological Questions for a Critical Network Science" Virtual presentation: Wednesday, July 6 12:30 PST Bios: Matthew Fuller is Professor of Cultural Studies. With Usman Haque, he is co-author of 'Urban Versioning System v1.0' (ALNY) and with Andrew Goffey, of ‘Evil Media’ (MIT), Editor of 'Software Studies, […]
Technology now impacts every dimension of our lives. Whether it’s work, healthcare, or education, our experiences are shaped and influenced by technology. While technology can improve autonomy for people with disabilities and help create a more inclusive society, it can also replicate or exacerbate forms of discrimination that historically harm people with disabilities. As public […]
Join Us! Unfinished Salon 003 Wednesday, July 13, 2022 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT Virtual In our digital age, technology is interwoven in the very fabric of our society—our work, our play, and increasingly our communities and social lives. How can technology be a force for good and bring out […]
The International Conference on Social Media & Society (#SMsociety) is a gathering of leading social media researchers from around the world. It is the premier venue for sharing and discovering new peer-reviewed interdisciplinary research on how social media affects society. Organized by the Social Media Lab at Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University, #SMSociety provides participants with opportunities to exchange ideas, […]
Debora Nozza - "Roadmap to universal hate speech detection" Hybrid presentation: Tuesday, July 19 12:30 PST (note this talk is not Tuesday, not our usual Wednesday) Bio: Debora Nozza (she/her) is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computing Science at Bocconi University. Her research interests mainly focus on Natural Language Processing, specifically on the detection and counter-acting […]
CDT & SIIA Event Examines Digital Information Campaigns & Online Trust Register here. The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) and the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) are hosting Democracy Affirming Technology: Restoring Trust Online, an event highlighting the consequences of malign information campaigns and how stakeholders can restore trust online. Taking place at […]
Caste Bias in Tech Many people lump Indian tech workers into the “model minority”, a racist stereotype that creates a pecking order with Asian people on top. What many people (and many companies) don’t understand is that India’s caste system, a socioeconomic hierarchy that divides Hindus into four main categories (and excludes Dalits outside of […]