Disinformation & Coronavirus (Data Ethics Lesson 1.1)

From deepfakes being used to harass women, worries about the role disinformation could play in the 2020 election, and news of extensive foreign influence operations, disinformation is in the news frequently and is an urgent issue. It is also indicative of the complexity and interdisciplinary nature of so many data ethics issues: disinformation involves tech design choices, bad actors, human psychology, misaligned financial incentives, and more.

This video opens with an intro about disinformation and coronavirus, as well as an overview of tech ethics and what this course will cover.