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IEEE President’s Note: Designing a Safer Digital World for Kids

Safer Digital World for Kids "For engineers and technical professionals, online safety is not an abstract policy debate. It is a design challenge that demands rigor, systems thinking, and ethical foresight." In this piece for IEEE Spectrum, IEEE President, Mary Ellen Randall addresses how IEEE is helping to lead the way in safeguarding childhood in the digital age.
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How to Avoid Ethical Red Flags in Your AI Projects

IBM ethics expert Francesca Rossi explains how a nuanced understanding of ethical implications is necessary for responsible AI deployment.
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IEEE Social Impact Report: Shaping the Future

IEEE thrives on the passion of its members and volunteers worldwide, whose invaluable contributions and incredible expertise are solving some of the world's most critical challenges. The IEEE Social Impact Report captures a selection of this impactful work, highlighting meaningful initiatives that are shaping the future through technology and service.

By catalyzing progress in humanitarian efforts, education and public policy, and setting standards for products and services that can transform lives, the global IEEE community is setting the foundation for the future.
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IEEE Considers Safety Guidelines for Neurotech Consumer Products

Smart brainwave tech is entering your everyday life, claiming to boost productivity, creativity, and wellness. How do we protect the brain in the process? A new standard would guide makers of brainwave-reading gadgets.
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Social Media Addiction Trial Should Lead to Platform Redesigns

Social media isn’t “addictive” by accident. A jury found tech firms treated addictiveness as a feature, not a bug. The question isn’t can they change — it’s will they?
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The Australian Social Media Ban & Age Verification — What Does it Mean for Your Global App?

Australia just banned kids under 16 from certain social media accounts. This raises big questions about how apps verify age without compromising privacy.
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Thermodynamic Computing Slashes AI-Image Energy Use

Generative AI tools create photorealistic images. However, they burn lavish amounts of energy. Read about a pair of studies that discuss how “thermodynamic computing” might generate images using one ten-billionth the energy.
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Why Guidelines and Regulatory Compliance are Needed in AI Procurement

Procurement is emerging as a key area of impact for businesses as organizations increasingly seek to automate, optimize, and innovate their AI sourcing strategies. If organizations are considering adopting AI technologies, they should consider the importance of a responsible procurement and supply chain strategy.
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Two Years “in the Wild”: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Teaching Generative AI

In January 2023, shortly after the public release of ChatGPT 3.5, educators at the University of Notre Dame (USA) proposed a course called “Generative AI in the Wild," aimed at helping students graduate with the skills needed to lead in the emerging world. Following four semesters of dramatic change with approximately 170 students across multiple majors, this article presents reflections on the journey.
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