GWU-Ethical Tech Initiative of DC
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Keywords
public interest technology,
PIT,
civic technology, technology civic, community technology, technology community,
design accessible inclusive participatory, experiential learning, Ethics,
fellowships,
data,
algorithms,
artificial intelligence, Faculty and Institution Building,
Project
Authors
Brauneis, Robert
Date Submitted
8/30/23
Material Type
Data sets
Secondary Material Type
Video - Instructional
Institution
George Washington University
Industry Partner
License
CC BY-NC-SA
Funding Source
Network Challenge Grant TAACCCT Round 3
Additional Public Access
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=PgZM3qEUdbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAxlprvMTjs
https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/gw-initiative-supporting-equitable-access-technology-expands
https://issuu.com/gwlawpubs/docs/gw-law-summer-magazine-2022?fr=sNTIyNTcxODg3
https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/database-gw-law-informs-users-litigation-relating-ai#:~:text=The%20AI%20Litigation%20Database%20tracks,facial%20recognition%20and%20many%20more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAxlprvMTjs
https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/gw-initiative-supporting-equitable-access-technology-expands
https://issuu.com/gwlawpubs/docs/gw-law-summer-magazine-2022?fr=sNTIyNTcxODg3
https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/database-gw-law-informs-users-litigation-relating-ai#:~:text=The%20AI%20Litigation%20Database%20tracks,facial%20recognition%20and%20many%20more.
Abstract
The objective of the Ethical Tech Initiative of DC (ETI) is to increase understanding of how to address a series of current problems involving digital technology, and in some instances, to take action addressing those problems. The problems that the ETI was particularly concerned about included mis- and dis-information on social media; bias in predictive algorithms; data privacy in the areas of reproduction, education, and dating apps; carceral surveillance; and deepfakes. We also focused on how to use technology to serve underserved populations and to engage those populations to ensure that we provide those services in a manner that is appropriate and effective. That included efforts addressing the effect of COVID misinformation on communities of color; the role of technology in enhancing access to justice for poor, minority, and marginalized communities; and the provision of legal and paralegal education to incarcerated persons. While working in these areas, we have also pursued the
objectives of (1) ensuring that students are involved in our activities at all levels so as to nurture interest and experience in public interest technology in the next generation; (2) engaging in interdisciplinary research and dialogue; and (3) providing resources that will be available to other PIT-UN members and to the public.
Industry (NAISC)
Public Interest Technology -- Data -- Algorithms
Occupation (SOC)
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Statisticians (15-2041)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Bachelors Degree
Educational Level
Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent
Skill Level
Advanced Level