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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Technology Ethics Initiative

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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

April 15, 2026

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

February 2, 2026

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: Music and Technology: A History and Ethical Framework for Engagement by Kaley Eaton

February 2, 2026

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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

February 2, 2026

The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement presents AI Advancement Across Disciplines: A Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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

October 15, 2025

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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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