Bots, biases, and binge watching: How AI shapes the modern world Bots, biases, and binge watching: How AI shapes the modern world A three-part series and podcast delves into the nuts and bolts of algorithms, legal and ethical questions, and ways artificial intelligence guides decision making.
The human driver The human driver As the ability to harness the power of artificial intelligence grows, so does the need to consider the difficult decisions and trade-offs humans make all the time about privacy, bias, ethics, and safety.
‘School year’s resolutions’ ‘School year’s resolutions’ Here, a collection of Penn faculty and students share some of their goals for the 2019-20 academic year, plus a quote that's keeping them motivated.
Game-changing approach to a better U.S. criminal justice system Game-changing approach to a better U.S. criminal justice system Through its emphasis on data-driven, systemic solutions to errors afflicting the criminal justice system, the Law School’s Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice has become a national leader in reform efforts.
In Hong Kong, a new round in the long-standing clash over law, autonomy, and democracy Q&A In Hong Kong, a new round in the long-standing clash over law, autonomy, and democracy Political scientist Jacques deLisle explains what spurred the latest conflict, and whether the desire to end it could prompt mainland China to intervene with force.
Is Huawei a national security threat? Vilnius, Lithuania, headquarters for Huawei. Q&A Is Huawei a national security threat? Christopher Yoo, professor of law, communication, and computer and information science, describes why the Chinese technology company has become a hot topic of conversation in national security circles.
The role of UN ambassador, explained Q&A The role of UN ambassador, explained Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, distinguished global leader-in-residence at Perry World House, describes the workings of the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.—and whether it matters that it’s no longer of cabinet status.
Penn Law’s Louis Rulli on the SCOTUS decision on census citizenship question Penn Law’s Louis Rulli on the SCOTUS decision on census citizenship question Penn Law’s Louis S. Rulli responds to the Supreme Court ruling on Department of Commerce v. New York, which addressed adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Documentary shows discriminatory impact of state legal assistance provision Documentary shows discriminatory impact of state legal assistance provision The Penn Program on Documentaries and the Law has produced a new documentary that exposes the discriminatory impact of a provision of the Pennsylvania Victims Assistance Compensation Program law that denies assistance to victims who contribute, or are suspected of contributing, to their own death or injury.
Law faculty react to SCOTUS ruling on jury selection in death penalty case Law faculty react to SCOTUS ruling on jury selection in death penalty case In Flowers v. Mississippi, the Supreme Court voted 7-2 to overturn the conviction and death sentence in the sixth murder trial of Curtis Flowers, finding that the prosecutor had engaged in misconduct by discriminating against black people in jury selection.