Internet Ethics: Views From Silicon Valley
Commentary by Internet Ethics Program Director Irina Raicu and colleagues
After the election, some AI-related messaging still has its head in the clouds.Amid public pressure, tech companies aim to reframe the case for AI data centers.
Before Addressing "AI Welfare," We Need to Talk More about Human WelfareIn Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the "silent work of millions of people engaged in essential yet largely unseen activities"
The recent papal encyclical entered a broadening debate.Resources highlighting various views on AI consciousness
Register and Join Us for a Series of Four WebinarsUpcoming webinars will address four themes from the recent encyclical: AI and education, AI and labor, AI and consciousness, and disarming AI.
A new report zooms in on complexity in California.When information scarcity and water scarcity meet, oversimplifications are likely to lead to worse outcomes for both opponents and proponents of data center development.
Some Quotes from Pope LeoIn the context of AI, Pope Leo has called for the safeguarding of "the inviolable dignity of each human person."
A Legacy of Protecting Freedom of InformationStanding up for freedom of information when efforts to censor the internet parallel efforts to censor libraries.
Recording of “Code, Command, and Consequences”—a recent panel discussionRecording and transcript of a panel held on November 18, 2025, at Santa Clara University.
A season of AI-powered toys and ethical issues galore"Unpredictable behavior" is not a feature most people expect in toys.
The Lessons of FrictionMuch of what is missing in “relationships” with chatbots becomes clear in trying to learn to dance with different partners.
