The Center for Digital Ethics
Developing cutting edge digital ethics research, teaching, and policy solutions at the intersection of computer science, philosophy, and public policy.
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Georgetown is a student-centered research university with a global scope and scale. We have in place some of the world’s leading experts—in computer science, cybersecurity, law, philosophy, and technology policy—to help construct the field of digital ethics by advancing theory, producing interdisciplinary research, building educational content, and influencing policy and practice.
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The Center for Digital Ethics and the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics present WILL FLEISHER in the latest event in the Georgetown Humanities Initiative series, “What Makes Us Human in the Age of AI.” Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:00 pm, 205 Old North, Georgetown University Main Campus
October 10, 2024
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Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2019 and one of the world’s leading thinkers on tech policy, discusses her book, The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley (Princeton University Press). Friday, September 27 12:00 pm, 6th Floor Lounge, 500 First Street NW (Georgetown’s Capitol Campus). Registration required
September 12, 2024
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In this panel discussion, leading academic experts and senior professionals discussed the level of peril, highlight the role of AI, and consider how it may affect the upcoming U.S. presidential election, as well as other events key to the future of democracy.
September 9, 2024
Policy-engaged research
CDE faculty bring extensive academic, policy, and field expertise to critical areas of research that are foundational for the field of digital ethics.
Innovative Academic Programs
Georgetown students learn from global experts and master educators in a community that prepares them for professional life and to advancing technology for the common good.
Renowned Faculty
CDE faculty are widely published and sought-after experts, advisors, and commentators on emergent issues in digital ethics.
