Data x Direction | IRL Meetups: MIT's Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing Symposium

​An opportunity for in-person connection around ethical computing and data responsibility - if you are in the area, let’s meet and connect!

​More Info: https://dataxdirection.substack.com/p/irl-meetups-mits-social-and-ethical

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On Thursday, May 1, 2025, MIT’s Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) Initiative will host a full-day symposium spotlighting research at the intersection of technology, ethics, and social responsibility.

​This in-person event features 15 TED-style presentations from MIT faculty and researchers whose work is advancing how we understand and govern data-driven systems — including topics such as algorithmic bias, AI governance, digital inclusion, and the future of human-computer interaction.

​For the complete speakers list, see the MIT event page, or our Interesting Talks highlighted below.

​📍 Event Info

​Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Location: MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, 8th floor
Address: 51 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes breakfast, lunch, and poster session)
Registration: Free to attend | Eventbrite