Notes 3/1/24

 I'd like the groups to do a deep dive into the issues that they select and document evidence of the issue like where actual  harm from social media has occurred.

We will be focusing on detailed solutions for these issues and best ways to implement.

Due for Monday, March 4th Groups and topics

 Everyone needs to email the group and and outline of the topics that group will b e dealing with.

Each person will discuss what they are going to focus on so the entire class can help define and ensure that we don't have duplication.

The idea will be each person within the group will deep dive into how the solution that they are proposing will work.

The class will comment and help define the topic and solution collaboratively.

We need everything defined by April 1st for the first 2 groups to present.

Final Project

 Rep. Himes was great.  Extremely knowledgeable, seemed very approachable and friendly. I thought he did an excellent job connecting to everyone in attendance.

The goal for the final project will be to deliver content that may or may not be useful to our local political leaders. 

Let's map out solutions that can be implemented from a computer science lens.

I'd like for students in the class to start teaming up into 2 or more member.

Instead of everyone doing their own topic I like to coordinate teams to focus on specific areas, Kids, misinformation, privacy, AI, etc.

Be prepared to discuss and have partners selected for Monday 2/26 class.

The goal would be to put all the proposals together and try to get a research center here at UCONN Stamford.

Categories of topics that need to be addressed.

Stay away from politics.

HATE

MENTAL HEALTH

DECEIVING 

THEFT

Looking at how we can address these problems.

Dig deep into solving issues in these areas.

Notes 2/29/24

 Detect Fake accounts/organizations

Advertisement regulation

Validate -> Is it sourced

Education - Internet literacy

Transparency - Size of influencer needs to have more stricter validation

Community notes -twitter

Bully -> put hammer down -> internet jail

Narrative analysis - trace origins - funding?

Fire in Movie theatre law for internet

Digital crowd control - as message spreads pause to validate

Clear definitions of hate speech and penalties

Proper labeling of posts - Opinions not fact

Ethical posting standards/rules for politicians

Presentations

 he last 4 classes will be focused on students presentations.

The final grade will be based upon these presentations.

Each student will be given 5 minutes to present their problem and solution with a 5 minute question and answer period.

Dates will be April 1st, 8th, 15^th and 22^nd .

Please prepare accordingly.

Assignment #2 due 2/12/24

 Assignment #2 due 2/12/24

Using assignment number 1 provide some approaches

(Technology, Legislation, Education) on how you would provide a solution.

Email approaches to john.iacovacci@uconn.edu

Assignment #1 due 1/29/24

 Please pick two topics that will be used for the class and I'd like to discuss.

The class will focus on issues related to technology on society.

Choose topics like impact of social media in society, how technology is used in spreading misinformation, How to address AI impact on society.

Topics should have a benefit to society.

I'd like everyone to email me topics before class. 

You can change the topic later if you like.