Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to technology.
Coleen Carrigan joins us to discuss why dominant groups have preferential access to jobs in computing, and how feminist labor activism in computing culture can transform the field so it serves democracy and social justice. | April 9, 2024
Equity-minded observers can bring a sociological lens to understand the potential for ML tools like ChatGPT to reproduce social inequalities even while appearing neutral and objective.
How do we dismantle systems of oppression in technology? To answer this question, we’ve convened a panel of authors of essays in the book Your Computer is on Fire. | May 17, 2022
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Carmina Ravanera and Sarah Kaplan discuss how business leaders, policymakers and researchers must work together to prevent the reinforcement of inequality through technology.
Recognizing GATE's report on artificial intelligence this article highlights the importance of using an equity-based lens in the tech sector.
In this panel discussion we will discuss the documentary "THE GIG IS UP" which uncovers the real costs of the platform economy through the lives of people working for companies around the world, including Uber, Amazon and Deliveroo. | December 6-20, 2021
Join us as we discuss the life and times of "the Smart Wife"—feminized digital assistants who are friendly and sometimes flirty, occasionally glitchy but perpetually available. | October 21, 2021
Part of an exciting multi-session online series, this panel invites industry leaders to discuss emerging career opportunities in this new field as well as how organizations are using gender analysis to drive business performance, execute inclusive design, and interpret insights. | May 20, 2021
Part of an exciting multi-session online series, this event featured a panel of business leaders discussing how gendered analysis helped them to uncover hidden opportunities, innovate, improve performance and grow their businesses. | April 22, 2021
This case studies how the storytelling platform Wattpad uses data-driven diversity and inclusion measures to solidify its user base, improve employee well-being, and catalyze growth.
