Ethics In Tech

A Review of Weapons of Math Destruction — Data science is all the rage right now because everyone sees the potential for improving so many aspects of our businesses and lives. In my experience, many people think it’s more magic than science, and nobody is thinking about the possible harm it can cause if ramifications aren’t considered. Cathy…

After pummeling through a series of gloom and doom blogs, articles, and videos about how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are doing more harm than good to society, The Ethical Algorithm by both Aaron Roth and Michael Kearns is a breath of fresh air attempting to provide a groundwork…

A framework for involving people in enabling the responsible use of algorithmic decision-making systems (ADS) — A framework on responsible algorithmic systems would be incomplete (and not very responsible) without provisioning for citizen participation. The premise is simple: in deliberative democracies, citizens should have agency over how their data is used, and have a say in policies that affect their well-being. …

After pummeling through a series of gloom and doom blogs, articles, and videos about how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are doing more harm than good to society, The Ethical Algorithm by both Aaron Roth and Michael Kearns is a breath of fresh air attempting to provide a groundwork…

AR/VR are immersive technologies that allow users to engage with digitally rendered content in both virtual and physical space. They have the potential to change the way people work, study, and interact. These technologies are best known for their amazing virtual worlds in the gaming world, but they have a…

By Yves Bergquist for the Entertainment Technology Center. IN THE SUMMER OF 2020, the Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at USC and the Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers (SMPTE) joined forces to create the Joint Task Force for Artificial Intelligence in Media. THE TASK FORCE’S MANDATE is to research…

By Graham Lane — 26April 2022 — View online → Key Recent Developments Can AI help resuscitate Mozambique’s mangrove forests?

By Marcel Hedman — 4 May 2022 — View online → Key Recent Developments Meta has built a massive new language AI — and it’s giving it away for free

You’ve a brilliant team with varied perspectives, but not everyone is being heard. See how to measure the diversity of input in your meetings. The problem Diverse input is crucial, but missing In software design, development, marketing, sales, and support, including diverse opinions drives more successful business outcomes. And it can prevent unethical outcomes…