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Ethics Cafe

Smathers (Library East), Room 100 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL

Participants in this ethics cafe will explore what an ethical US immigration policy would look like.

Sustainability Slam

civic media center 433 S Main Street, Gainesville,, FL

SUSTAINABILITY SLAM! A fast-paced ethics improv competition concerning issues of sustainability. All are welcome. No preparation is necessary. We’ll bring food. You bring thoughts! WHERE Civic Media Center 433 S. Main Street, Gainesville WHEN 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, October 25 For more information, contact Dr. Ann Thebeaut, ann.thebaut@sfcollege.edu

Ethics Cafe – Climate Change

Smathers (Library East), Room 100 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL

Participants in this ethics cafe will discuss what an ethical US policy on climate change would look like.

Becoming American – Keeping My Religion: Religion and Identity among Second Generation New Immigrant College Students

Pugh Hall Gainesville, FL

Haroon Moghul, author: How to Be a Muslim: An American Story will speak on religion and identity among second generation immigrant college students, drawing on his memoir How to be a Muslim: An American Story. This event is part of the University of Florida, Department of Religion’s 2019-2020 Scudder Lecture Series and is free and open

Student Ethics Café: What does it mean to consent to sex?

Smathers (Library East), Room 100 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL

This ethics cafe is open to all UF students. March 4, 2021, 4-5:30 pm What does it mean to consent to sex? Would you like to talk with other students about what consent means, how it can and should be expressed, how consent relates to legal definitions of sexual assault, and the moral questions raised

Virtual roundtable on education and COVID-19

How has COVID-19 affected all education levels? Hear perspectives from educators, parents, administrators, students, and community advocates who will discuss hardships, losses, successes, and everything in between! We welcome students of all ages, parents, educators, and community members to join us. There will be short presentations by the panelists, followed by a moderated discussion. Participants

Ethics on Tap: Community Conversations about Gentrification

Cypress and Grove 1001 Northwest 4th Street, Gainesville, FL

Come join us at Cypress and Grove Brewery for a night of socially distanced discussion on the ethical issues raised by gentrification in the Gainesville community. This event is free and open to members of the UF and Gainesville communities.   Please visit this page for a link to register for the event!

Ethics on Tap: COVID and Misinformation

Cypress and Grove 1001 Northwest 4th Street, Gainesville, FL

What should we know about the COVID pandemic?  Where can we find accurate information?  How can we share that information with others in a respectful way?

Ethics Cafe: Cyber assault and free speech

Join us for a virtual (Zoom) conversation about the ethical issues raised by cyber speech. We will discuss these and other questions: When should digital speech be restricted? When does digital discourse become digital violence? What are the responsibilities of others for stopping digital abuse? The responsibilities of platforms? The responsibility of the law?

Pizza and Public Ethics: A conversation about ChatGPT

Smathers (Library East), Room 100 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL

Ethics in the Public Sphere invites members of the UF community to discuss the ethical issues raised by ChatGPT at our next “Pizza and Public Ethics” event. Please join us for a conversation moderated by Dr. Amber Ross of the Department of Philosophy. This event is co-sponsored by the UF Libraries.

Pizza and Public Ethics: Academic Freedom – Florida 2023

Smathers (Library East), Room 100 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL

The event will begin with a presentation by Prof. Clay Clavert, the Brechner Eminent Scholar Emeritus and former Director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at the University of Florida. Prof. Calvert will give a short presentation about the constitutional and legal meanings of academic freedom as well as the way it has been interpreted

Ethics Café: Fast Fashion

Library West, Room 212 (The Scott Nygren Scholars Studio) 1545 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL

Join us for an open discussion on fast fashion and the ethical issues surrounding the practice. We will be joined by Jillian Hernandez, associate professor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.

Ethics Cafe at UF: Ethics of UF’s AI Initiatives

Smathers (Library East), Room 100 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL

relation to job security, requires a comprehensive and ethical approach. Transparency and explainability of AI algorithms are vital to building trust among employees, and ensuring that decision-making processes are understood. Establishing clear ethical AI policies, implementing human-in-the-loop systems, and conducting impact assessments before AI implementation are essential steps. Similarly, fair distribution of AI-derived benefits, job rotation, and flexibility can mitigate concerns about job displacement. Ethical AI audits and active participation in the development of regulatory frameworks contribute to responsible AI deployment. Additionally, striking a balance between efficiency gains from AI and the well-being and job security of the workforce is crucial for creating an ethical and sustainable workplace environment. While there should be no doubt that humans will be at the heart of successful AI implementation, there is clear evidence that AI will transform work environments across industries. According to the World Economic Forum, banking, insurance, and software & platforms are the most likely industries to be significantly affected by AI. For example, the World Economic Forum also predicts that by 2027, the proportion of tasks completed by humans versus machines will be almost even. For comparison, in 2022 the same proportion was 34% to 66% in favor of humans. Moving forward, it is quite clear AI is going to be beneficial in many aspects of the global economy and society; however, how will humans as a whole regulate and determine the ethicality of AI?