World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

Opening Keynote: Civic Coding, A Framework for Democratic Tech

From the Obama White House to the era of deepfakes, one truth emerges: technology is ethically neutral. Discover how civic coding empowers engineers to become true developers of democracy.

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The ethical and civic responsibilities of software engineers

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