Category: Social Implications of Technology

More than anything, building the future we want requires the courage and hope to imagine something radically different from the world we live in now.

The 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS25) themed “AI Evolution and Revolution” was held September 10-12 at Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, U.S.A..

On 16 September 2025, the SSIT Board of Governors approved the initial slate of Member-at-Large candidates presented by the Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee. It is now time for any petition candidates to be considered for inclusion on the final slate.

The 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS25) themed “AI Evolution and Revolution” concludes today September 12 in…  Read More

The ISTAS25 conference AI EVOLUTION & REVOLUTION at Santa Clara University, September 10-12 will explore the far-reaching implications of technological advancements on our society.

The IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) Student Activities Committee (SAC) announces a Call for Proposals to organize impactful events and activities that explore and address the intersection of technology and society.

Access IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society (TTS) Volume 6, Issue 3, 2025 – Special Issue on on AI, Empathy…  Read More

Prof Joseph Herkert presented Where did you get that made up? – Professions of an Engineering Ethics ‘Trail Paver‘ as…  Read More

Dr. Francesca Rossi presented “AI Ethics: from Principles to Practice” as a SSIT Webinar on 10 July 2025. Click here…  Read More

SSIT’s August 2025 Podcast is now LIVE on IEEE TV

Check out this AI Resources Hub expanding on topics from ISTAS 2025.

IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society
“Al Evolution and Revolution”
September 10-12, 2025
Hosted by Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California

Register Now: Webinar – “Towards Connecting the Remaining Unconnected”

“Facebook was endangering the world and that the company was stuck in a downward feedback loop that would only get worse unless and until the public was made aware and it was compelled by regulatory intervention to change.”

“The apparent indifference of rank-and-file musicians to the invention of the fortepiano may well be because it was principally identified as an invention [novelty] of rather than importance. To all but those most closely associated with its actual construction, the fortepiano was in the first instance an invention for its own sake. There was no practical mandate for it use.”

SSIT expressed gratitude at their August 2025 Board of Governors meeting to Lew Terman, who stepped down as IEEE SSIT Secretary after 16 distinguished years in the role.

Clinton Andrews, a Past-President of SSIT, has been recognized with the IEEE PES Robert Noberini Distinguished Contributions to Power Engineering Professionalism Award.

While the Middle Ages is an important point of reference for virtually all aspects of modern “civilization,” the culture of computing stands out for how enthusiastically it has embraced its memories of medieval European culture.

The SSIT Nominations & Appointments Committee is opening a second call for the position of President-Elect.

We examine social media’s profound influence, delving into its effects on self-esteem, media consumption habits, and exposure to targeted marketing.