GFAJ Article Ideas for the Blog by https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs We're going to use this place to brainstorm for SC2 Blog articles! Remember that our primary focus is artificial intelligence equity, but your articles can fall anywhere in the intersection of tech (doesn't just have to be AI) and ethics, social justice, advocacy, etc. Put your idea under "available" if it's free for anyone to use. Anyone can take anyone's idea, just drag the idea to "taken" if you want to take it and then comment your name. If you're about to write an article, make sure to describe the idea here BEFORE writing the article so that articles don't overlap. I've also dumped a bunch of article ideas I had here--feel free to use them! :) en-us 2023-07-07 20:35:43 UTC 2025-12-03 02:49:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2086883849/74677bb825f092a6d5629a5023ddc600/She_Codes_Cures_Insta_Posts__Resume_.png anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640639404 How AI affects how society perceives of LGBTQ+ people]]> 2023-07-07 20:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640639404 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640640043 Opinion piece: how social media apps affect kids' mental health]]> 2023-07-07 20:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640640043 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640692026 The issue of TSA using facial recognition technology without travellers' consent, which violates privacy rights. It also tends to misidentify people of color. ]]> 2023-07-08 01:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640692026 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640692456 The government using a controversial private face verification company, ID.me, when people file their taxes.

Article that has some good points --> https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-taxes-we-deserve-better-dr-joy-buolamwini/?trackingId=wzKnuLl2QP2LZk5fBwQJ1g%3D%3D

]]> 2023-07-08 01:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640692456 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640693819 Analysis of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Digital Identity Guidelines, which has taken some steps to improve tech equity and privacy rights. The Algorithmic Justice League (AJL) published a document of comments on the Digital Identity Guidelines, which I've attached below. It might be good to write an article of opinions on the Digital Identity Guidelines--it can basically be a summary of the points the AJL made. 

  https://cdt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CDT-Comments-on-NIST-Identity-Management-04-2023.pdf

]]> 2023-07-08 01:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640693819 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640694229 How AI systems can lead to discrimination, bias, and equal rights violations. This article by the Algorithmic Justice League has a lot of good points!

https://www.eeoc.gov/joint-statement-enforcement-efforts-against-discrimination-and-bias-automated-systems

]]> 2023-07-08 01:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640694229 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640695302 Opinion piece: a "60 Minutes" episode a few years ago covering algorithmic bias completely skipped over the contributions of several major female black AI researchers.

The Algorithmic Justice League wrote an opinion piece here that may be helpful. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ca2yGADc1Yme1u_PZwCIbVk15kfWeU76/view

]]> 2023-07-08 01:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640695302 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640696053 For my artsy volunteers! :)
You could write an analysis of this poem by Joy Buolamwini--it talks about the issue of systemic racism in the U.S., but could perhaps be tied to the issue of AI biases towards people of color. Here's a link to her poem: https://medium.com/@Joy.Buolamwini/pressure-on-the-neck-c3e54984bb67

]]> 2023-07-08 01:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640696053 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640696330 An overview of how facial recognition tech works. Here's a useful guide that you could reference: https://global-uploads.webflow.com/5e027ca188c99e3515b404b7/5ed1002058516c11edc66a14_FRTsPrimerMay2020.pdf

]]> 2023-07-08 01:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640696330 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640697555 Thoughts on this video by MIT on AI systems' ability to discern the gender of a person: http://gendershades.org/

]]> 2023-07-08 01:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640697555 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640698077 A breakdown of the history of the global movement for AI ethics. (see page 25 of this PDF): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5eb23eee707c5356dea97eaa/t/5ffe4ff872238a5c80e4020b/1610502147093/CODED_Educational_Guide_Final.pdf

]]> 2023-07-08 01:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640698077 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640698346 Gender disparity in AI development--only a fraction of AI developers are women, much less women of color. What implications does this have for the AI systems that are created?]]> 2023-07-08 01:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640698346 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640698797 Highlight women who are trailblazers in using data and technology to advance justice. Some suggestions are Ida B. Wells, Grace Murray Hopper, Katherine G. Johnson, Clare Garvie, Stephanie Castillo, Maya Wiley, Kimberly Scott, etc. (See pages 29 & 30 of this guide): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5eb23eee707c5356dea97eaa/t/5ffe4ff872238a5c80e4020b/1610502147093/CODED_Educational_Guide_Final.pdf]]> 2023-07-08 01:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640698797 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640699010 Analysis of pop-culture/movie depictions of AI--how true are they really? ]]> 2023-07-08 01:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640699010 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640699366 Opinion piece: what civil rights are most threatened by AI?]]> 2023-07-08 01:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640699366 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640699903 Talk about some of the major organizations striving towards algorithmic justice (ex. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Algorithmic Justice League (AJL), Encode Justice, etc.)

]]> 2023-07-08 01:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640699903 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640707478 Analysis of the Algorithmic Justice & Digital Transparency Act (introduced by Senator Markey and Representative Matsui)]]> 2023-07-08 02:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640707478 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640707688 Analysis of the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act. Useful article: https://gizmodo.com/facial-recognition-ban-democrats-propose-another-1850202876]]> 2023-07-08 02:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640707688 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640707955 The issue of deepfakes--how they threaten privacy and security. Could also talk about the Deepfakes Task Force Act.]]> 2023-07-08 02:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2640707955 Pros and Cons of AI on any specific type of business/medical field sodeligiannidis https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643547770 Basically you can do a pros and cons and view both sides of the spectrum to get a hollietic review of how AI impacts our world, for the better or for the worse]]> 2023-07-12 12:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643547770 How to keep you and your loved ones safe from threats associated with AI sodeligiannidis https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643549112 take about deep fakes, AI voice copies, etc, and all of the scams associated with it. talk about establishing a safe word to with friends and family so if something is up, they know if it's truly you or not. ]]> 2023-07-12 12:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643549112 this seems like a fun one sodeligiannidis https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643549823 I know its hard to explain AI and some tech to our older family members, so make an article basically on how to explain AI to someone who knows nothing about it, talking about the dangers of it, how to protect themselves, how it impacts them, etc]]> 2023-07-12 12:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643549823 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643899934 How the app Tree Planet 2 is helping the environment! It's basically an app (think Hay Day but tree-farm version) where users plant trees. For every virtual tree they plant, the company that made the app plants an actual tree. Here's a cool article I found: https://technode.com/2012/05/15/korean-mobile-app-tree-planet-turns-growing-virtual-trees-into-planting-real-trees/

]]> 2023-07-13 01:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643899934 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643910781 Education piece - research what neural networks are and explain it in a really easy-to-understand, accessible article. ]]> 2023-07-13 01:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643910781 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643912519 Write specifically about what the different types of neural networks are (ex. Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks, etc.). Here's a handy article I found that explains the different types: https://www.mygreatlearning.com/blog/types-of-neural-networks/

]]> 2023-07-13 01:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643912519 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643916914 Explain what ChatGPT's newest feature ("code interpreter") is. It's basically a tool that provides a way for users to play around with Python programming using ChatGPT. It literally just came out yesterday, so there's no good articles except for this one by the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/technology/what-to-know-chatgpt-code-interpreter.html

It should let you view the article for free, but if it asks for a subscription to read let me know. I have a subscription, and can send you screenshots :)]]> 2023-07-13 01:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643916914 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643925653 Write about what the company Anthropic is doing. It's actually really cool, they're trying to provide a safer alternative to ChatGPT through their chatbot called "Claude." Their main focus is putting out AI tech that is developed responsibly--they're prioritizing safety and ethics over profits. You can check out their website here: https://www.anthropic.com/ 

I'm sure that a quick Google search would also help you find more info about this company.

]]> 2023-07-13 01:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2643925653 https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645419868 The WGA/SAG-AFTA Strike and How AI Will Affect Hollywood]]> 2023-07-15 02:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645419868 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645641030 https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-chatbots-run-up-against-chinas-censorship-f7ee1cea

This one's actually really interesting. Some researchers tried asking an AI chatbot made by a Chinese company about topics that are censored in China (ex. the China v. Taiwan conflict, China's "zero Covid" policy), and the results were heavily censored and/or filled with propaganda. article that might be useful linked above. could tie this to free speech violations with AI .]]> 2023-07-16 01:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645641030 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645642909 Texas tiktok ban + controversy over it. https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/13/business/tiktok-ban-texas-lawsuit/index.html

]]> 2023-07-16 01:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645642909 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645643142 Write about "AI doomerism"-- basically the idea that AI could cause a global extinction. You might also want to write about how this fear is largely unfounded, and how it also distracts from other important issues with AI. interesting article: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/06/ai-regulation-sam-altman-bill-gates/674278/]]> 2023-07-16 01:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645643142 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645644055 Cover IBM's decision to oppose facial recognition tech, even though it might hurt their business:https://medium.com/@Joy.Buolamwini/ibm-leads-more-should-follow-racial-justice-requires-algorithmic-justice-and-funding-da47e07e5b58

]]> 2023-07-16 02:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645644055 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645644155 How some companies are trying to use AI in astrology (i.e. reading star-signs, telling the future, etc. ) https://www.goodfirms.co/blog/ai-in-astrology#:~:text=Predictive%20Analytics%2D%20One%20of%20the,day%2C%20month%2C%20or%20year.

]]> 2023-07-16 02:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645644155 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645644411 Pros & cons of the most popular AI chatbots (ex. ChatGPT, Perplexity, Jasper, YouChat, Chatsonic, etc.) https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-ai-chatbot/

]]> 2023-07-16 02:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645644411 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645644545 Explain what Large Language Models (LLMs) are: https://www.boost.ai/blog/llms-large-language-models]]> 2023-07-16 02:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645644545 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645645068 How Amazon's AI hiring tool discriminates against female job applicants. https://www.aclu.org/news/womens-rights/why-amazons-automated-hiring-tool-discriminated-against]]> 2023-07-16 02:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645645068 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645645294 Write about robot police dogs, and civil rights concerns around them. good article: https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/robot-police-dogs-are-here-should-we-be-worried ]]> 2023-07-16 02:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645645294 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645645794 Write about Amazon's "Rekognition" technology, and the dangers it may pose. For example, it can rapidly identify, track, and analyze people, using a database of millions of faces. This could be serious violation of privacy rights! Good article here: https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/amazon-teams-government-deploy-dangerous-new]]> 2023-07-16 02:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645645794 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645646130 Opinion: should social media platforms censor curse words? here's an interesting article by the ACLU about why social media shouldn't be censored (focuses on Facebook specifically): https://www.aclu.org/news/free-speech/facebook-shouldnt-censor-offensive-speech

But definitely don't feel pressured to take a certain side!]]> 2023-07-16 02:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645646130 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645647716 How the tech industry's shift towards AI impacts small start-up companies. AI technologies require vast amounts of computing power, making it really difficult for start-ups to have enough resources to compete with established companies. You could write about how this could lead to the AI field being dominated by a few huge companies. Here's a New York Times article about it: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/business/artificial-intelligence-power-data-centers.html?unlocked_article_code=IyWCK7HIOcna3lbEUs7wiSOestQZP_E13YPoFCRfjTbdf5ltbhhuQptJWX65juPgDQuzYdLvKqq-MKgkYT04JLM1FZ8J8Bs9fyZP9JNhRUNviAPi5wa0uW9G0XY8FO-28uO6-xYVipndHtki55IvbiKvhIvcF8KJqX0qItsu-nx0bQy0oIST9KpKE3DYdua_F7TNIsDEGPKAMLdgdSDgE1Z891_1NkbTvaSJ4gyE0NllvS-ekZUQ-uJhIueoLR40wa4An4VNzJJivZfsQTHwCUc8ongvBYrUDp3j0y5WEhN6BaiiTxbTRvtm_9DJ4DVjdiMnRuzsqtTB6b8nn9g1cPs5-6VK6tzDDH0wL0hjk7PtWjk4Qg&smid=url-share

[Gifted article--free for anyone to read]]]> 2023-07-16 02:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645647716 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645647929 This one's really funny--write about a company called ComedyBytes that has roast battles between humans and AI chatbots. Here's there website, but I'm sure a google search would bring up more info: https://www.comedybytes.io/]]> 2023-07-16 02:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645647929 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645648098 Write an article explaining what "singularity" is in technology. It's basically the concept that tech will outpace human intelligence. https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/ai-singularity]]> 2023-07-16 02:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645648098 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645648470 Write about what R.A.V.E. is--it's basically a machine learning tool that modifies music sounds. Here's a NYT article about it [I "gifted" the article-- anyone can read it for free]: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/arts/music/ai-classical-music.html?unlocked_article_code=mnIsuSjmEqwRP5WHLF0cXoaef6R6oOtQfqejnJ0MHHUIG042yJ597AXRvy2UnhG4sEH2Y88bj3F5wntD9ZTTdggjiW6-7k12Y_qNBg6Qwu1zdDpHS8YTuW-wfuOz_hkXZZgREJlyTLNnJBdg-itrkkorsVv6e2B9bhXwQmX_DEXtEL_pku_XpO6Savlv35k0jZ5JZzpTruEPxYzAq1sgx855bS8opczDWdkLb0ocFacjeUgbMBgNlXhj0rw7fHqtDzJx9q4Te2Jn3zMun5B60jw2UHJuMLi9JiPti3olcLB3kf-1qJsTTrA21Pi8uidT1tK84ZsbsKGvqudSr16z&smid=url-share]]> 2023-07-16 02:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645648470 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645648945 Write about Khan Academy's new AI chat/tutoring tool, Khanmigo. How might tech like this affect education resources?]]> 2023-07-16 02:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645648945 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645649100 How AI systems can predict colon cancer survival with more accuracy than physicians typically can: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/ai-tool-predicts-colon-cancer-survival-treatment-response ]]> 2023-07-16 02:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645649100 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645649736 Write about what Geoffrey Hinton (the "godfather of AI") regrets about his work. He has said in multiple interviews that he fears that AI will spread misinformation, get too big too fast, etc. Here's an article about it: https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/05/04/why-is-godfather-of-ai-geoffrey-hinton-worried-these-are-the-4-dangers-he-fears-about-the-]]> 2023-07-16 02:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645649736 anika_dugal https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645650196 AI's ability to improve carbon sequestration techniques, one of the most promising methods for removing excess CO2 from the atmosphere. ]]> 2023-07-16 02:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2645650196 How AI Can Deepen Racial Bias https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2647393365 2023-07-18 21:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2647393365 How AI Can Ceepen Racial Bias https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2647393606 I'm going to talk about how AI can deepen racial bias in certain indivudals and how it's doing more to divide than bring people together ]]> 2023-07-18 21:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/anika_dugal/cp43h0enjzcrbpbs/wish/2647393606