GWU-Ethical Tech Initiative of DC

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.
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Date:
2023-08-30
Primary Material Type:
Data sets
Other Material Types:
Video - Instructional
Institution:
George Washington University
Funding Source:
Network Challenge Grant TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
public interest technology, PIT, civic technology, technology civic, community technology, technology community, design accessible inclusive participatory, experiential learning, Ethics, fellowships, data, algorithms, artificial intelligence,

Industry / Occupation

Industry Sector:
Public Interest Technology -- Data -- Algorithms
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Statisticians (15-2041)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Bachelors Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent
Time Required:
academic year
Language:
English (United States)
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Access2Justice Tech Fellows project

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