Group study on selected public policy topics. Open to freshmen and sophomores.

Why are most voice assistants female? Who owns AI-generated art? We often push the bounds of technological advancement without considering the ethical implications and consequences of our actions. From the rise of performative activism to internet sovereignty and the various ethical issues surrounding Zoom proctoring and the COVID crisis, this DeCal explores the above questions and a variety of other current topics spanning social media, bioethics, education, AI, data science, and the environment. We will analyze how technology has evolved to become intertwined with our society as well as the morals that we harbor. This is a 1-unit P/NP class that meets once per week for 12 weeks. Each class will be 1 hour and 20 minutes. Please fill out the interest form below in order to learn more about the course and potentially enroll in it: tinyurl.com/tsifall23 If you have any questions, feel free to contact tsi.decal@gmail.com :)

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