ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Technology Ethics Initiative
The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Technology Ethics Initiative convenes and inspires productive discussions about the role of transformative technologies for a just society.
Event invitation: Onur Bakiner, Governing AI: A Primer (Cambridge University Press, 2026) book launch
Please join us to celebrate Initiative director Prof. Onur Bakiner’s newest book Governing AI: A Primer (Cambridge University Press, 2026) at 5:00-7:00 p.m., May 7, Popko Lounge (Lemieux Library). The event will feature remarks by Provost Shane Martin, Prof. Bakiner’s book talk, and a book signing. Apply promo code GGAI26 for a 20% discount on book purchases!
Event invitation: “Who Decides What Is Fair and Do They Understand the Trade-Offs? Measuring Public Judgments of Algorithmic Decision-Making” by Malik Boykin
The College of Arts & Sciences, the Department of Psychology and Technology Ethics Initiative would like to invite you to Dr. Malik Boykin’s talk, titled “Who Decides What Is Fair and Do They Understand the Trade-Offs? Measuring Public Judgments of Algorithmic Decision-Making” (April 16, 2026, 12:30-2:00, Wyckoff Auditorium).
Event invitation: Prof. Nirmala Menon visits ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ to talk about digital humanities
Please join us for Prof. Menon’s talk “Digital Knowledge Infrastructures and Digital Humanities Projects: Intersections and Challenges”. This talk is co-sponsored by Roundglass India Center. (April 7, 2026, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Rolfe Room).
Event invitation: Empire of AI: How to Reclaim Democracy and Build a Fairer Future by Karen Hao
The Center for Business Ethics will host Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI—an instant New York Times bestseller that is the culmination of her years of insider access to OpenAI and her original reporting, spanning five continents. (March, 2026, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Pigott Auditorium).
Event invitation: Music and Technology: A History and Ethical Framework for Engagement by Kaley Eaton
The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Technology Ethics Initiative invites you to a lecture Dr. Kaley Lane Eaton, Associate Professor of the Music Department at the Cornish College of the Arts, to present "Music and Technology: A History and Ethical Framework for Engagement" (Feb 4, 2026, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Raisbeck Auditorium, SLU Campus).
Event invitation: AI Advancement Across Disciplines: A Roundtable Conversation with Ben Olsen
The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement presents AI Advancement Across Disciplines: A Seattle U Roundtable Conversation. The Initiative will co-sponsor this event featuring Ben Olsen, who advises locally to internationally on AI realities, ethics, and faith, to engage our community in conversation (Feb 3, 2026, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sinegal 200).
Event invitation: Cyber Espionage, Subversion, and the Global Fight for Democracy by Ronald J. Deibert
The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Technology Ethics Initiative invites you to a book talk by Ronald J. Deibert, professor of political science, philosopher, founder and director of the Citizen Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto. (October 20, 2025, 5:00-6:30 p.m.).
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