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“Suffering is Real. AI Consciousness is Not.” article published in Tech Policy Press
Executive Director Emily Tucker and David McNeill co-authored an article in Tech Policy Press: "Suffering is Real. AI Consciousness is Not." The article was mentioned in the "Top stories on Tech Policy Press" newsletter: "Wondering where today's subject line came from? It's from this piece, which is a must-read. Some AI enthusiasts are fantasizing about the potential future suffering of chatbots. But David McNeill and Emily Tucker say there are a lot of very good reasons for rejecting the claim that contemporary AI research is on its way toward creating genuinely intelligent, much less conscious, machines. (This is one of my personal favorites this week.)"
Guest lecture at Howard University School of Law
Senior Associate Clarence Okoh guest lectured at Howard University School of Law for the "Contemporary Issues in AI and Civil Rights" seminar course. He spoke on "AI, Civil Rights and School Discipline."
Senior Associate quoted in the Capitol Forum
Senior Associate Clarence Okoh was quoted in news article from the Capitol Forum written by Ethan about the implications of a recent federal class action lawsuit against a large data broker firm. Clarence emphasized the need to focus on the implications for vulnerable communities.
February 2, 2025 Newsletter
The Privacy Center sent out a newsletter titled "Upcoming Events" on 2/3/2025 containing information about the No, We Don't Live In A F%#*ing Simulation mini-course, Seeking the Good and the Real In an Algorithmic Age event, and a Tech & Society week preview.
“A Theory of Law for the Next Founding Generation” paper published
Executive Director Emily Tucker co-authored a paper with philosopher David N. McNeill titled "A Theory of Law for the Next Founding Generation." The paper argues that no one gives us our rights except ourselves. In order to protect our rights under the autocratic aspirations of the current administrations, there must be a fundamental reformation in our understanding fo the relationship between constitutional legitimacy and democratic self-rule.
Fritz Fellow on the Brazil Unfiltered podcast
Fritz Fellow Marianna Poyares spoke with Prof. James Green (Brown University) on the Brazil Unfiltered podcast episode "The Impact of Big Tech on Brazilian Politics" about the reception in Brazil of Meta's recent decision of ending fact-checking and its impact in the upcoming Brazilian elections.
Privacy Center Fritz Fellow on “The Brazil Unfiltered” podcast
Marianna Poyares spoke with Prof. James Green (Brown University) on the Brazil Unfiltered podcast episode "The Impact of Big Tech on Brazilian Politics" about the reception in Brazil of Meta's recent decision of ending fact-checking and its impact in the upcoming Brazilian elections.
Senior Associate quoted in the Columbia Missourian
Senior Associate Clarence Okoh spoke with reporter Lucy Valeski at the Columbia Missourian and was quoted in a piece about the incoming police cameras in Columbia, Missouri. "The technology can be used to further discriminate against people of color, who are already disproportionately impacted by over-policing, according to Clarence Okoh. ... 'The decision about where that license plate gets placed is one that is oftentimes fueled by and reflects and reproduces patterns of racial justice.'"
Distinguished Fellow Gabrielle Rejouis Joins Data & Society’s 2024 Affiliate Class
Distinguished Fellow Gabrielle Rejouis was selected to join Data & Society's 2024 Affiliate class. She will continue collaborating with the Labor Futures program at Data & Society.
The Privacy Center Co-Hosts Annual Privacy Law Scholars Conference
The Institute for Technology Law & Policy and the Center on Privacy & Technology co-hosted the annual Privacy Law Scholars Conference (PLSC) at Georgetown Law on May 30 and 31, 2024. PLSC is the premier academic conference of privacy, law, and technology scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the world.