Research

Who’s Making Sure AI Plays Fair? What You Need to Know About AI Ethics & Governance 

Why AI Ethics and Governance Matter More Than Ever  Artificial intelligence is now part of nearly every aspect of modern life, from hiring algorithms to financial models and healthcare tools. These systems shape real decisions that impact real people every day.  As AI grows more powerful, so do the risks of bias, misinformation, and inequity….

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Responsible AI and the Environment: An Indigenous Perspective with Dr. Kai Two Feathers Orton 

The Need to Balance Innovation and Interconnection   From diagnosing diseases to predicting market shifts, we’re seeing artificial intelligence make itself known, but its environmental footprint is often overlooked. Training and running advanced AI models consumes massive amounts of energy and resources, fueling carbon emissions and environmental strain.  For Dr. Kai Two Feathers Orton, Head…

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The Dark Side of AI: Why Responsible AI Matters, Part Two 

In Part One, we explored how responsible AI requires intentional design, transparency, and oversight. We examined how AI systems developed without ethics at the core can reinforce bias, obscure accountability, and make harmful decisions at scale. But what happens when this abstract concern becomes deeply personal?  Imagine an AI algorithm deciding your car is worthless…

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Advancing Nonbinary and Women Leaders in the Tech Industry

Examining – And Changing – The Dialogue on How Nonbinary People and Women in Tech Can Succeed in the Workforce If you’re an adult working woman or nonbinary person, you’ve probably had at least one of these thoughts about Corporate America: • I want to be taken seriously. • I want to get credit for…

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Investigating Compounding Impacts of Racism & COVID-19 on Learning & Employment in Computing & Technology (CIRCLE-CT)

AnitaB.org, The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), and the STARS Computing Corps (STARS) are conducting a survey to understand the impact of the global pandemic on the conditions of work and educational environments related to computing and technical degree programs and professions. Through the Investigating Compounding Impacts of Racism & COVID-19 on…

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Resources From “Webinar #2: Apprenticeships and Internships in a Time of Crisis”

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