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December 2023
Artificial Intelligence: Rocket or Racket?
The increasing digitalization of our social systems has led to the development of agentic computational artifacts. If socio-technical systems (STSs) fit for purpose in the digital society are to be designed and operationalized, the theory of polycentric governance (which traditionally considers the interdependency of interactions between the autonomous centers of decision-making within a social system) must be enriched to reflect this digitalization.
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Human Centricity in the Relationship Between Explainability and Trust in AI Posted in: Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Editorial & Opinion, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - The term “explainability” is a multifaceted concept within the realm of computer science. In essence, it encompasses various aspects and… ... Read More
Gender Equality in Engineering: An Institutional Reflection Posted in: Articles, Editorial & Opinion, Ethics, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - We identified five key issues to prioritize when addressing gender equality: Reaching critical mass; Improving lived and living experience (maintaining… ... Read More
On Aerial Perspective, Socio-Technical Systems, and Interdisciplinarity: Posted in: Articles, Commentary, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - These modernists aim to cultivate in readers the capacity to “think cybernetically”—that is, to develop strategies for responding in creative… ... Read More
The End of Exploring Posted in: Social Implications of Technology - If I knew what made for a successful academic career, I would have bottled and sold it a long time… ... Read More
Words, Acronyms, Languages, and Perceptions: The Human Mind, Life, and Semantics Interoperability Posted in: Articles, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, President's Message, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact - In June 2013 Presidents Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama signed a historic agreement to begin cooperation on cybersecurity. The mutual… ... Read More
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Presidents Message
Words, Acronyms, Languages, and Perceptions: The Human Mind, Life, and Semantics Interoperability
Luis Kun
Words, Acronyms, Languages, and Perceptions: The Human Mind, Life, and Semantics Interoperability
Luis Kun
Book Review
Technology in America: A History of Individuals and Ideas—Carroll Pursell, Ed.
A. David Wunsch
Technology in America: A History of Individuals and Ideas—Carroll Pursell, Ed.
A. David Wunsch
Book Review
Sensory Futures: Deafness and Cochlear Implant Infrastructure in India—Michele Ilana Friedner
Michelle Charette
Sensory Futures: Deafness and Cochlear Implant Infrastructure in India—Michele Ilana Friedner
Michelle Charette
Book Review
Strange Frequencies: The Extraordinary Story of the Technological Quest for the Supernatural—Peter Bebergal
A. David Wunsch
Strange Frequencies: The Extraordinary Story of the Technological Quest for the Supernatural—Peter Bebergal
A. David Wunsch
Book Review
The Listeners: A History of Wiretapping in the United States—Bruce Hochman
Charles Robinson
The Listeners: A History of Wiretapping in the United States—Bruce Hochman
Charles Robinson
Book Review
Carbon Queen: The Remarkable Life of Nanoscience Pioneer Mildred Dresselhaus—Mia Weinstock
Craig Armiento
Carbon Queen: The Remarkable Life of Nanoscience Pioneer Mildred Dresselhaus—Mia Weinstock
Craig Armiento
Commentary
On Aerial Perspective, Socio-Technical Systems, and Interdisciplinarity: Reading Modernism Alongside Cybernetics
Heather Love
On Aerial Perspective, Socio-Technical Systems, and Interdisciplinarity: Reading Modernism Alongside Cybernetics
Heather Love
Opinion
Human Centricity in the Relationship Between Explainability and Trust in AI
Zahra Atf and Peter R. Lewis
Human Centricity in the Relationship Between Explainability and Trust in AI
Zahra Atf and Peter R. Lewis
Features
Beyond Data: Recognizing the Democratic Potential of Citizen Science
Magdalena Roszczyńska-Kurasińska; Anna Domaradzka; Michael O’Grady; Baptiste Bedessem; Niccolò Tempini; Mateusz Trochymiak; Nina Wróblewska
Magdalena Roszczyńska-Kurasińska; Anna Domaradzka; Michael O’Grady; Baptiste Bedessem; Niccolò Tempini; Mateusz Trochymiak; Nina Wróblewska
* Refereed Article
Technological Solutions to Online Toxicity: Potential and Pitfalls
Arezo Bodaghi; Benjamin C. M. Fung; Ketra A. Schmitt
Arezo Bodaghi; Benjamin C. M. Fung; Ketra A. Schmitt
* Refereed Article
Investigating the Legality of Bias Mitigation Methods in the United Kingdom
Mackenzie Jorgensen; Madeleine Waller; Oana Cocarascu; Natalia Criado; Odinaldo Rodrigues; Jose Such; Elizabeth Black
Mackenzie Jorgensen; Madeleine Waller; Oana Cocarascu; Natalia Criado; Odinaldo Rodrigues; Jose Such; Elizabeth Black
* Refereed Article
The Stuff We Swim in: Regulation Alone Will Not Lead to Justifiable Trust in AI
Simon T. Powers; Olena Linnyk; Michael Guckert; Jennifer Hannig; Jeremy Pitt; Neil Urquhart; Aniko Ekárt; Nils Gumpfer; The Anh Han; Peter R. Lewis; Stephen Marsh; Tim Weber
Simon T. Powers; Olena Linnyk; Michael Guckert; Jennifer Hannig; Jeremy Pitt; Neil Urquhart; Aniko Ekárt; Nils Gumpfer; The Anh Han; Peter R. Lewis; Stephen Marsh; Tim Weber
* Refereed Article
Digital Polycentricity and Value-Sensitive Operationalization
Ciske Smit and Jeremy Pitt
Ciske Smit and Jeremy Pitt
* Refereed Article
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