Tift Merritt argues #AI can never replace the "messy, broken, brave" heart of real music. AI slop is creating an "empty hole at the center where meaning and connection are supposed to be." americansongwriter.com/american-son... #TechEthics #Music #TechPolicy

Join us for a Spring Tech Mixer on 1/14! 🍕 🎉 Meet-and-mingle with students, faculty, and alumni interested in the intersections of tech, ethics, and policy. 6 - 8 p.m. in Gross Hall for conversation, networking, and free food. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #DukeStudents #TechPolicy

Join us for our next #PeriodicTables 🍻 #ScienceCafe as we investigate the dynamics of volcanic eruptions w/ volcanologist 🌋 @volcanicarianna.bsky.social ! Friday, 1/23 at 5:30 p.m. Night School Bar in Durham. Admission is FREE! scienceandsociety.duke.edu/events/perio...

For David Hoffman, Duke’s Climate Commitment is not just about emissions or energy but about values. “The word commitment really means something,” he says. “It’s an expression of institutional values..." Read More: climate.duke.edu/news/climate... #climatechange

The new www.duke.edu homepage is live! Check out the first theme, "Across Our State" and explore how Duke’s people, research, and partnerships are making an impact across North Carolina. #ResearchSavesLives

Did you know musicians aren't paid for their music when played on terrestrial radio? The American Music Fairness Act aims to protect musician's IP in the age of #AI. techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/blog/paying-... #CreativeEconomy #GenAI #AImusic

A more intuitive, more immersive Duke.edu is almost here! The new homepage launches soon, with improved navigation and a sharper focus on the people and ideas shaping Duke.

#GenAI poses risks to elections, but concerns were largely unrealized in 2024. As adoption and access increase, what can we expect in the 2026 mid-terms? Check out this new @CenDemTech report on the use of genAI during U.S. campaigns and what it means for upcoming elections. cdt.org/insights/pro...

Save the Date! The Conference on Society-Centered #AI (#SCAI2026) is #DukeU's flagship event dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and society. Join us February 12-14. sites.duke.edu/scai/

Need a little calm during reading period? Duke Lofi brings cozy Duke vibes and mellow beats straight to your screen. Watch and listen to the full playlist: duke.is/dukelofi.

Duke lives here, works here, cares here. Read how Duke invests in the future of #DurhamNC and everyone in it. We are proud to support the issues that matter most to our community. Learn More: community.duke.edu/our-impact/ Fact Sheet: community.duke.edu/sites/defaul...

An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services. - via @wired.com www.wired.com/story/when-f...

🔊Every technology in music history leaves artists behind. What if one left them all behind? AI-generated music is severely undermining artists’ ability to make a viable living. Listen to the latest with Tift Merritt and @hofftechpolicy.bsky.social - sanford.duke.edu/story/ai-mus... #TechPolicy

Neuroscience experts convened in Asilomar to talk through guidelines around ethical research on human neural #organoids. www.the-scientist.com/as-neural-or... #neuroscience #neuroethics #bioethics

#Privacy in the Age of the Smartwatch pratt.duke.edu/news/privacy... #IoT #techethics

White House drafts order directing Justice Department to sue states that pass #AI regulations. The proposal comes after Republicans failed to get a federal block on state AI legislation approved in Congress. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2... #AIPolicy

Here is something on many people's minds: check out this new animated quick learner that explains how federal research grant funding works and how it drives innovation while training the next generation of researchers at universities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p3J... #researchsaveslives

LISTEN: Data centers power the digital age, but could they also power a cleaner one? A new @nichinstitute.bsky.social report says #hyperscalers like Google could help drive clean energy and modernize the grid. sanford.duke.edu/story/yes-da... #techpolicy

“In the Age of Resilience" This year’s Cybersecurity at Duke Conference explored how industry leaders are building resilience and shaping the future of security across technology, policy and law. @hofftechpolicy.bsky.social @dukelaw.bsky.social @dukescisoc.bsky.social

Mind-reading devices can now predict preconscious thoughts: is it time to worry? Ethicists say #AI powered advances will threaten the #privacy and autonomy of people who use #neurotechnology. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Check out our latest faculty spotlight feat. privacy and ethics professor Jolynn Dellinger. At Duke, she combines her legal experience with a passion for protecting our privacy, particularly in mental health and reproductive care. scienceandsociety.duke.edu/jolynn-delli... #DataPrivacy #TechEthics

“One journalist actually said to me, ‘Maple syrup urine disease? Well, that doesn't sound too serious,’” she told me. “And I thought, ‘Oh my God, we really need a name change.’” :: Read the latest from Prof. Misha Angrist. scienceandsociety.duke.edu/to-name-a-ra...

Congrats to the two successful candidates who presented their final presentations in our Applied Ethics & Policy Master's program this morning! Clayton and Murphy are moving #bioethics policy forward in #endoflifecare and #reproductivetechnology.

Why are PFAS (forever chemicals) so risky to pregnancies and babies? Learn what research tells us and what steps you can take to mitigate those risks at our next science cafe! 🗓️: Friday, 11/21, 5:30pm, Night School Bar 🔗 RSVP: duke.is/9/dazn #bullcity #durhamevents #FREE

Toward global reproductive justice: a universal framework for evaluating equity and autonomy in #IVF policies - NEW RESEARCH by two of our grad students analyzes IVF policies around the world and presents a framework to empower policymakers. scienceandsociety.duke.edu/toward-globa... #bioethics

Meta Layoffs Included Employees Who Monitored Risks to User Privacy - While the company announced job cuts in artificial intelligence, it also expanded plans to replace privacy and risk auditors with more automated systems. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/t... #TechEthics #AIAlignment

TONIGHT at our Periodic Tables Science cafe in #DurhamNC: "Less Radical: The Evolution of Breast Cancer Treatment, from Brutal Surgeries to Personalized Care, w/ award-winning physician, author, and cancer survivor, Stacy Wentworth. scienceandsociety.duke.edu/events/perio... #SciComm #Bioethics

Take a free (virtual) seat in @nitafarahany.bsky.social's Duke Law class. This week, "When Anyone Can Fake Anything" the state of #deepfakes, their harms, and the difficulty detecting them. nitafarahany.substack.com/p/when-anyon... #AI #DukeLaw #PostTruth #TechEthics #TechPolicy

Dangerous Helpers: Understanding the Privacy Trade-Offs of #AI Mental Health Support trinity.duke.edu/news/dangero... #TechEthics #ResponsibleAI #AIHealth #MentalHealth

Duke Team Expands #AI Tool to Predict Teen Mental Illness. psychiatry.duke.edu/news/15-mill... #ResearchSavesLives #MentalHealth #TechEthics #MentalHealth

Dangerous Helpers: Understanding the Privacy Trade-Offs of #AI Mental Health Support trinity.duke.edu/news/dangero... #TechEthics #ResponsibleAI #AIHealth #MentalHealth

As Neurotechnology Outpaces Existing Protections, Leader Schumer And Senators Cantwell And Markey Introduce Legislation To Shield Americans’ Brain Data From Exploitation www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/pre... #dataprivacy #neuroprivacy #futurelaw

How States are Tackling Algorithmic Pricing: 2025 Bill Tracker and Analysis - a new report from DukeEngage student Cheyenne Tan highlights how new legislative efforts are focusing on algorithmic price fixing, surveillance pricing, and dynamic pricing. innovation.consumerreports.org/How-U.S.-Sta...

Will AI prompt a new golden era? On Policy 360 Podcast, @robyncaplan.bsky.social explores deepfakes to the growing importance of social media verification w/ @agpines.bsky.social. @duke-dewitt.bsky.social @datasociety.bsky.social @dukescisoc.bsky.social #EduSkyAI sanford.duke.edu/story/will-a...

The deadline for spring admission in our Applied Ethics & Policy MA program is 10/1. Lead through #Bioethics, #Techethics, and #PublicPolicy. Address complex ethical and regulatory challenges in tech, science, or health policy. scienceandsociety.duke.edu/learn/ma/ #gradschool #gapyear

Duke is sharing its 3-Year Plan of the 2030 Strategy of the Duke Climate Commitment—and it’s all about bold climate and sustainability action for our future. From groundbreaking research to sustainable ops, #DukeU is shaping a brighter future for all.💙 climate.duke.edu/what-were-do...

ai.duke.edu has officially launched their newsletter! Subscribe for updates on Duke’s interdisciplinary work around #AI in #research, teaching, learning, and Duke’s evolving strategic AI framework. signup.e2ma.net/signup/20137... #techethics #techpolicy

ICYMI, we kicked-off the semester with an inspiring visit from former Amb. to the Netherlands Shefali Razdan Duggal. #AppliedEthics & #Policy Master's candidate WIlliam Bishop reflects on her inspiring life and leadership: duke.is/z/tkng #techpolicy #diplomacy

🏫 Dr. Janet Malek is a leading voice in clinical and research #bioethics and a faculty member in our #AppliedEthics & Policy MA program. Students leave her class ready to navigate uncertainty w/ curiosity, clarity, and compassion. scienceandsociety.duke.edu/janet-malek-... #gradschool #healthpolicy

Misha Angrist responds to claims that scientists are ensnaring themselves in a catch-22 by voicing their objections to government attacks on science. @standupforscience.bsky.social #StandUpForScience #SciencePolicy

Congratulations to Professor Tommy Sowers on being named to the newly established NC AI Leadership Council! governor.nc.gov/news/press-r... #TechPolicy #AI

You don’t have to wait until fall to start the Master of Arts in Applied Ethics & Policy at #DukeU! Start sooner, think deeper, and shape the future of science, tech, or medicine 🔗 Learn more: scienceandsociety.duke.edu/ma #GradSchool #Bioethics #TechEthics #SpringEnrollment

New students in the Duke Master of Arts in Applied Ethics & Policy getting insights and opportunities from two of our amazing alumna now working with Duke Deep Tech ✨ #DeepTech #DukeU

Huge data centers powering the boom in #AI are increasing demand on the electrical grid and straining natural resources. #DukeU researchers identify sustainability challenges and opportunities for hyperscale data centers: nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/articles/duk... #hyperscale #sustainability

We are so fortunate to have Amb. Shefali Razdan Duggal with us this morning for an informal and truly inspiring conversation about her life, diplomacy, love for her country, and the importance of being genuine and fearless. www.shefalirazdanduggal.com/about-shefali

Meta’s #AI rules have let bots hold ‘sensual’ chats with kids, offer false medical info. www.reuters.com/investigates... #childsafetyonline #techethics

These brain implants speak your mind — even when you don't want to. www.npr.org/sections/sho... #neuralprivacy #dataprivacy #bioethics

The Climate Connection to Deep Tech: How are climate tech and deep tech related? What are some examples of deep tech climate solutions? How is #DukeU contributing to research at this intersection? deeptech.duke.edu/blog-post/cl... #climatechange #deeptech

#AI use may be deskilling doctors, new Lancet study shows. The study suggests that, after having a specialized tool taken away, clinicians were less proficient at colonoscopies. www.statnews.com/2025/08/12/a... #Bioethics #TechEthics #AIhealth

AI systems appear to know "everything," but that's a myth. Only 7% of the world's 7,000 languages are reflected in the data that trains these models, leaving 93% of human linguistic diversity digitally invisible.