Technology & Power, Part 4: Corporate Responsibility and Power

Episode Topic: Corporate Responsibility and PowerCompanies—especially those with digital “platform power”—wield an enormous influence over economic, political, and social life in the United States and globally. The massive scale and attendant data collection of these platforms, often coupled with the use of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, have given rise to concerns about violations of privacy, bias, discrimination, mis- and disinformation, and more. Can these companies evolve their business models to operate more securely, responsibly, and ethically?Featured Speakers: Vanessa Perry, MBA, Ph.D., Professor, George Washington University School of BusinessLauren Rhue, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Information Systems, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of MarylandRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: go.nd.edu/de6b87.This podcast is a part of the TEC Talks ThinkND Series titled “Technology & Power”.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.