Ethics, Technology & Public Policy

Ethics is a hot topic in technology. In the 80’s nerds were shoved into lockers. In the 90’s and 2000’s they were on the front page of Time. In the 2010’s, algorithmic bias and the negative effects of social media were starting to be felt and the nerds were now testifying in front of congress. Who knows how this decade will unfold as we’re witnessing a never-ending fountain of technological innovation and associated nebulous anxiety.

I was proud to be selected as a Cohort Leader for the 2023 offering of Ethics, Tech & Public Policy from Stanford. After taking the course last year, and now completing the course again as a leader, I feel more capable of thinking critically about the technology I’m building and I am more confident discussing the myriad dilemmas in my field.

This year’s class featured guest lectures from industry leaders about topics in data privacy, algorithmic decision making, generative AI, the future of the economy, contractors vs. employees, geopolitics, and more.

If you’re feeling curious or concerned about the direction our world is headed, I encourage you to exploring the readings and syllabus from this year’s course.