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AI Ethics explores the potential concern with the AI revolution. Our reliance on AI will inevitably cause many ethical issues — affecting everyone, including public citizens, small businesses utilizing AI or entrepreneurs developing the latest tech.

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@CSERCambridge shared
On Mar 27, 2021
RT @LordMartinRees: This 'long read' summarises the scenarios I worry about -- and which our Centre for Study of Existential Risks (CSER) in Cambridge is trying to raise awareness of: measure to mitigate them need to rise up the political agenda https://t.co/6w1JWrfp8x
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How easy would it be to snuff out humanity?

How easy would it be to snuff out humanity?

Without it the world can’t provide sustainable energy, nourishing food and good health for an expanding and more demanding population. And what about another transformative …

@mtlaiethics shared
On Mar 23, 2021
This week's AI Ethics Brief: ‣ How Artifacts Afford: The Power and Politics of Everyday Things (@Jenny_L_Davis) ‣ Leveraging AI to Combat Climate Change (@JoshCowls, @Floridi) ‣ Myanmar: Facial Recognition System Threatens Rights (@hrw) https://t.co/X6Mp2PtaSm
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@erikbryn shared
On Mar 24, 2021
RT @BOUTELOUPJP: AI INDEX REPORT : The 2021 report also shows the effects of #COVIDー19 on #AI development from multiple perspectives from @indexingai with @PwC https://t.co/eCW4Nyjfi2 @RobMcCargow https://t.co/yewNfgIinb
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THE AI INDEX REPORT

THE AI INDEX REPORT

The Technical Performance chapter discusses how an AI startup used machine-learning-based techniques to accelerate COVID-related drug discovery during the pandemic, and our …

@medialab shared
On Mar 25, 2021
RT @space_enabled: There is still time to register for today’s 530pm panel on “Feminist Practices in Design & Data” hosted by @sasakifdn. As part of the panel, @katlynmturner, @kanarinka & @space_enabled will discuss our article, “The Abuse & Misogynoir Playbook.” Read here: https://t.co/nrIWnHmQoO https://t.co/H9J9BEhWav
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The Abuse and Misogynoir Playbook

The Abuse and Misogynoir Playbook

The Montreal AI Ethics Institute features article co-authored by Katlyn Turner, Danielle Wood & Catherine D'Ignazio

@techreview shared
On Mar 29, 2021
Much of the work that goes into making AI systems today isn't properly compensated or recognized. That's why participation alone will not make the field more fair. https://t.co/PwkUMncGDg
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Participation-washing could be the next dangerous fad in machine learning

Participation-washing could be the next dangerous fad in machine learning

The AI community is finally waking up to the fact that machine learning can cause disproportionate harm to already oppressed and disadvantaged groups. We have activists and organizers to ...

@johnchavens shared
On Mar 23, 2021
RT @ICGAI2021: ⏰ Get prepared! @ICGAI2021 & @carnegiecouncil "Catalyzing Cooperation: Working Together Across AI Governance Initiatives" is live now! 📺 Join us on Zoom: https://t.co/8zBaA8Xw86 or on Youtube Live: https://t.co/CI6kpA9qlX 📲 Tag us @ICGAI2021 or #ICGAI2021 🧵 Follow us 👇🏼 https://t.co/cQ7rOc09BT
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Catalyzing Cooperation: Working Together Across AI Governance Initiatives

Catalyzing Cooperation: Working Together Across AI Governance Initiatives

This event is hosted by Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, the City of Prague, and the World Technology Network. Join us for the kick-off event for the International ...

@wimlds shared
On Mar 29, 2021
RT @macfound: Top read last month, how @black_in_ai, @AJLUnited and @Data4BlackLives are framing the conversation on equity in AI. 🧠🤖 Special commendation for @timnitGebru and her work in the field! https://t.co/NvuVY4jaf3 via @FastCompany https://t.co/xKMYLoGqzA
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‘This is bigger than just Timnit’: How Google tried to silence a critic and ignited a movement

‘This is bigger than just Timnit’: How Google tried to silence a critic and ignited a movement

Big Tech has used its power to control the field of AI ethics and avoid accountability. Now, the ouster of Timnit Gebru is putting the movement for equitable tech in the spotlight.

@medialab shared
On Mar 29, 2021
In @NiemanLab, @deniseordway reports on a new study in @nature by @GordPennycook, @_ziv_e, @MohsenMosleh, @AaArechar, @deaneckles, and @DG_Rand. https://t.co/mD1zkA6bd9
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Why do Americans share so much fake news? One big reason is they aren’t paying attention, new research suggests

Why do Americans share so much fake news? One big reason is they aren’t paying attention, new research suggests

Americans who share fake news on social media might not lack media literacy skills. Chances are they don't stop to check accuracy, a new study suggests.