“Vallor’s worry isn’t that artificially intelligent computers will rise up and dominate humanity, but that, faced with computers that can pretend to have human virtues, we’ll lose track of what those virtues really are.”

Re-upping: "#Students and Sensors: #Data, #education, #privacy, and #research: An #ethics case study: scu.edu/ethics/focus-a… #highered

In the just released 2nd edition of "Voting for Ethics: A Guide for U.S. Voters" John Pelissero and Ann Gregg Skeet delve deeper into political communications, the influence of #AI, and giving voters tools to discern the truth amidst the noise. Get info/Order Now: scu.edu/voting-for-eth…

One of many Markkula Center for Applied Ethics resources: "A Framework for Ethical Decision Making": scu.edu/ethics/ethics-… With an introduction explaining that there is no such thing as an #algorithm for #ethics: scu.edu/ethics/ethics-…

In the just released 2nd edition of "Voting for Ethics: A Guide for U.S. Voters" John Pelissero and Ann Gregg Skeet delve deeper into political communications, the influence of #AI, and giving voters tools to discern the truth amidst the noise. Get info/Order Now: scu.edu/voting-for-eth…

Our new edition of Voting for Ethics is now available, for those who are interested how we can return to virtue in our politics. #votingforethics #election2024

Our very own Brian Patrick Green was interviewed on the #ethics of #SpaceExploration on the #Rhealitycheck #podcast. youtu.be/bdw8VhCPi4M?si…

Such reports will likely "place an extra burden on courts. Any time a defendant contests details in the report, the court will have to figure out which parts are #AI-generated and which parts the cop wrote, likely requiring #chatbot logs and police testimony" #ethics #law #tech

In this quote, former Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta endorses the 2nd edition of “Voting for Ethics: A Guide for U.S. Voters” as “required reading.” Learn more and purchase your copy at scu.edu/voting-for-eth…

Some thoughts from Ann Skeet @leadersethics and me on how to avoid AI-enhanced manipulation in the 2024 election in today’s Los Angeles Times. @ethics #ethics Markkula Center for Applied Ethics latimes.com/opinion/story/…

"Memphis already has a major smog problem, and the county where the xAI #data center is located received an 'F' grade from the American Lung Association for its poor air quality": cnbc.com/2024/08/28/mus… #ethics #AI #tech #gov #business #environment #health h/t Sasha Luccioni, PhD 🦋🌎✨🤗

ICYMI, our piece from June about the importance of presidential debates and the ethical responsibilities of participants, in time for Tuesday's debate. John Pelissero Markkula Center for Applied Ethics #Debate #Debatenight #Presidentialdebate #election2024 #ethics #democracy scu.edu/ethics/all-abo…

Director of Government Ethics John Pelissero (John Pelissero ) and Senior Director of Leadership Ethics Ann Skeet (Ann Gregg Skeet) explore how #AI is shaping the presidential election cycle in this op-ed for the Los Angeles Times. 🔗 Access the article lat.ms/3XBbHB9 #ethics #Election

Should ethics play a role in our presidential debates? Read this before you watch. “… the common good [would] be served by debates that elevate voters’ confidence in our ability to engage in civil discourse...” ~John Pelissero & Ann Gregg Skeet scu.edu/ethics/all-abo… #debate #election

Ethics Center Senior Director of Leadership Ethics (Ann Gregg Skeet)Ann Skeet talks with the The New York Times on the growing political relationship between Tesla, SpaceX, and X leader Elon Musk and former president Donald Trump. 🔗Access the full article nyti.ms/4ejeuo3

Are you concerned that AI will impact your access to accurate information regarding the upcoming presidential election? Taylor Swift is, as is 28% of U.S. adults surveyed by the Ethics Center. Learn more at bit.ly/3ZkvdmM

Our very own Ann Skeet (Ann Gregg Skeet) will be moderating this Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California event: What Are We So Afraid Of? Educating During Turbulent Times commonwealthclub.org/events/2024-10…

Ann Skeet, Senior Director of Leadership Ethics at the Ethics Center, discusses the government's role in social media content moderation with KTVU Fox 2. 🔗 View the full interview at bit.ly/3Tq7Swe

John Pelissero, Director of Government Ethics, quoted in POLITICO on potential conflicts of interest around Donald Trump's sons' cryptocurrency venture and his promises of crypto-friendly policies if re-elected. 🔗 View the full article politi.co/3MO33ch