Video Archives - IEEE TechEthics

Empowering AI with Human Insight

This IEEE SSIT guest lecture focuses on the operationalization of ethical principles and the challenges in responsible AI development. It emphasizes participatory AI, involving stakeholders in the design and deployment processes, to ensure alignment with societal values and ethical standards.

Digital Platforms and Societal Harms

Hate speech, discrimination, violent extremism, child sexual abuse, disinformation and misinformation were the topics of the 2024 IEEE Conference on Digital Platforms and Societal Harms. Recording from three expert panel discussions and an IEEE TechEthics-produced session on Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Digital Platforms are now available for viewing.

Flyer for Disdata: The Disaggregation of Disibility Data, a fireside chat at the World Ethical Data Forum

Disdata: The Disaggregation of Disability Data

Building inclusive and accessible systems and technologies is of the highest importance if we are to create a fairer future. Part of the way we can improve this is by driving discussion and furthering understanding in the field of inclusive information technology. This fireside discussion at WEDF addresses the ‘disaggregation of disability related data’, and how leveraging this can make a meaningful difference – potentially meeting the needs of all.

Ethics in Leadership: Creating an Ethical Culture at IEEE

Developed specifically for IEEE volunteers by the IEEE Ethics and Member Conduct Committee (EMCC), this session addresses why ethics is important for volunteers and IEEE, how IEEE defines and embraces an ethical culture, and key approaches to ethical leadership and culture.

From Tech to Tech Ethics

Sophia Wushanley is a software engineer-turned-philosopher. As a member of the IEEE TechEthics advisory group, she is part of an international group of volunteers overseeing the IEEE TechEthics program in partnership with professional staff. In this session from IEEE HKN TechX, we learn how and why Sophia made the transition from tech to tech ethics.

Trustworthy AI: From Principles to Practice

As the use and impact of autonomous and intelligent systems become pervasive, we need to establish societal and policy guidelines for such systems to remain human-centric, serving humanity’s values and ethical principles. In collaboration with the IEEE Standards Association, this IEEE TechEthics session at the US Space and Rocket Center AI Symposium reviews the work being done to ensure every stakeholder involved in the procurement, design, development, and deployment of these systems is educated, trained, and empowered to prioritize ethical considerations so that these technologies are advanced for the benefit of humanity.

Panel on Hate Speech

Hate speech on digital platforms occurs in social media, comments on online news articles, dating apps, online gaming, and the metaverse. In fact, it can occur in almost every aspect of our online lives. This panel from the IEEE Tech Forum on Digital Platforms and Societal Harms discusses state of the art efforts to tackle online hate, policy and technology challenges, and the latest on regulation.

Panel on Extremism headshots: Ye Bin, Vidhya Ramalingam, Matt Kriner, Tom Thorley, and Nicholas Rasmussen

Panel on Extremism and Exploitation

This panel from the IEEE Tech Forum on Digital Platforms and Societal Harms addresses the use of digital platforms to aid in violent extremism (terrorism) and child exploitation. Experts discuss the latest efforts to address these harms and the challenges that have arisen with the increased use of alternative and minimally moderated platforms.

Panel on Misinformation & Disinformation

Interference in elections, the spread of false information during the global pandemic, and conspiracy theories that can lead to hate and extremism. Recent years have seen online disinformation and misinformation emerge as a serious threat to health, safety, and the rule of law. This panel from the IEEE Tech Forum on Digital Platforms and Societal Harms addresses the challenges in these threats.