Ethics Center Continues its Collaboration with WEF on Responsible Use of Tech
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In collaboration with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, the World Economic Forum has released their latest white paper, "Responsible Use of Technology: The Salesforce Case Study."
The Ethics Center was represented by the work of Brian P. Green, director of technology ethics. His contributions and ethical perspectives helped identify three key strategies Salesforce uses to operationalize ethics in technology for other organizations to adopt.
This case study is the latest in a series of projects including the Microsoft and IBM case studies, with new editions lined up for 2023.
Read 3 Lessons in Tech Ethics From a Tech Giant and explore the Salesforce Case Study to learn more.
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Summer Program Brings Students, Industry Experts and Ethics Scholars Together
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The importance of technology ethics, from both practical and philosophical perspectives, has only grown over the last decades. This growing importance was the primary focus of the Summer Institute in Technology Ethics (SITE) at Santa Clara University. This three-part conference, created in collaboration with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and supported by generous funding from Templeton World Charity Foundation, was an impressive undertaking that required the work and dedication of many individuals.
Learn more about SITE and the impact it had on those that attended.
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Welcome the 2022-23 Hackworth Fellow Cohort
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As the new academic year begins, the Ethics Center welcomes the newest cohort of Hackworth Fellows. This year's fellows are delving into research in fields such as AI, business, mental health, leadership, homelessness, feminism, and journalism ethics. Each of the twelve 2022-23 Hackworth Fellows will embark on their own journeys over the course of the year. Join us in congratulating them and wishing them the best of luck in their research and on their journeys.
Read more about the fellows and their interests.
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Meet Advisory Board Member Cathy Benko
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Cathy Benko is an accomplished businesswoman, a patent-holder, a best-selling author, a member of multiple high-profile boards, and a fervent believer in the power of applied ethics. As Benko explains, the application of ethics in the real world is one of the most crucial aspects of the Ethics Center's work - and it's why she chose to join the Ethics Center Advisory Board and lend her expertise.
Learn more about Cathy Benko, her story, and her ethical outlook.
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"Applied ethics, delivered through the Markkula Center, can play a large part in helping solve our country’s divides." - Cathy Benko
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Benson Parlors B&C
This hybrid event - hosted by SCU Grand Reunion and the Ethics Center - is open in-person to the public or available via livestream.
In 2016, Pope Francis said that leaders in the Catholic Church have been "called to form consciences, not to replace them." In his presentation, David DeCosse, director of religious and Catholic ethics, will provide an overview of the theological background behind the statement by Pope Francis. He will also discuss cases of Catholic schools firing gay or lesbian employees in light of different approaches within the Catholic tradition to the theology of conscience.
Register to attend this event in-person.
Register to watch the livestream.
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2 - 3 p.m. PDT Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022
St. Clare Room (Learning Commons, 3rd Floor)
This hybrid event - hosted by SCU Grand Reunion and the Ethics Center - is open in-person to the public or available via livestream.
How can we teach our children to be mature, resilient, and mentally strong adults? Through her research, Dr. Michele Borba found the difference between those who struggle and those who succeed comes down to seven crucial and teachable character strengths that set them up for happiness, greater potential in school and in life. Dr. Borba will offer practical, actionable, evidence-based ways to develop these crucial character strengths in our kids and ourselves—helping us all to flourish in an uncertain world.
Register to attend this in-person.
Register to watch the livestream.
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Noon - 1 p.m. PDT Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hybrid Event - Attend in person in Charney Hall or virtually via Zoom.
A conversation with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, moderated by David DeCosse.
Is there a human right to housing? And, if there is, what are the implications of such a right for unhoused persons, governments, and the broader community?
Mayor Darrell Steinberg is one of Sacramento’s most accomplished public servants, having served as a City Councilman before being elected to the State Assembly and State Senate. As a state legislator, Steinberg championed economic development, education reform, building sustainable communities, and major investments in healthcare and education. Darrell was the first Sacramentan to serve as President of the State Senate in more than 125 years and was elected the 57th mayor of Sacramento in 2016.
The event is co-sponsored by the Santa Clara University Unhoused Initiative, the Santa Clara University School of Law, and the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Register to attend the presentation in person at SCU or virtually via Zoom.
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IT, Ethics, and Law Lecture Series Event
Topic: Age Verification
Date: TBD November, 2022
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On September 8, 2022, Ethics Center Senior Scholar in Government Ethics, John Pelissero, Ph.D., held a conversation on the growing ethical issues related to voting rights and election administration in the U.S.. Pelissero explained the ethical implications of new state legislation that is intended to restrict voting rights and other legislation that would interfere with fair election administration and security.
View the Government Ethics Briefing Video and Slides
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On July 21, 2022, the Ethics Center hosted a day-long conference on AI ethics. This event was distinct from typical academic conferences: each session brought into conversation academic philosophers, graduate students, and technology practitioners. The speakers engaged and challenged each other in dynamic ways, all with the overarching goal of conceptualizing AI that enables and encourages the enrichment and cultivation of human moral intelligence.
Watch videos from the "AI and Character" and "AI and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" panels.
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Business & Technology
Don Heider raised questions about the Metaverse and the potential for fraud as well as both mental and physical harm for users in an interview with Modern Professional.
KQED quoted Subbu Vincent in an article on Facebook groups and content moderation.
When it comes to dating online and in virtual reality such as the Metaverse, there are benefits to the Metaverse, as Don Heider explained in an article by Lifewire.
Irina Raicu spoke with Popular Mechanics about speech-synthesizing technology and human communications.
Margaret McLean was quoted in Medscape about the ethics of physician-patient relationships.
Government
The Iowa Capital Dispatch included resources from the Ethics Center concerning government conflicts of interest and the common good.
John Pelissero was quoted in an article by the San Francisco Chronicle about ethical concerns surrounding an Anti-Prop. 27 spokesperson and her organization.
The San Jose Spotlight and California Political Review pieces on the Santa Clara mayor's campaign donors included quotes from John Pelissero on conflict of interest and public perception.
John Pelissero spoke on transparency in ethics boards in a quote for The Associated Press, which was republished in a variety of sources including The Washington Post.
John Pelissero commented on a connection between an Arizona gubernatorial candidate and a developer as well as on an Arizona representative's income disclosure in pieces for The Arizona Republic.
Religion
David DeCosse and Kevin Baxter edited a new book, "Conscience and Catholic Education", which was reviewed by the National Catholic Reporter.
Education
Joan Harrington, senior scholar, spoke about the close relationship between the for-profit California Health Services University and the nonprofit Clovis Community Medical Center. The financial interactions between the two make it difficult to avoid conflicts of interest, says Harrington in an article by the Fresno Bee.
For a full list of Ethics Center staff newsmakers, visit Media Mentions.
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