Language is the means by which ideas, information and culture are communicated. For communication technologies to contribute positively to society and democracy, we must account for how trustworthiness and credibility are encoded and interpreted.
As modern technologies become more and more intertwined with our professional and private lives, it is vital that we take a critical look at linguistic and ethical concerns in relation to our handling of these artificially intelligent systems.
To be human is to use tools, and we have always been homo technicus. We aim in CRASSH to make sense of the new ways in which, acting on the world through new technologies, we also remake ourselves.
In an age of rapid technological and social change we find ourselves at a crossroads. The center’s interdisciplinary teams are engaged in groundbreaking research, seeking answers that will guide us along the right path. I am excited to be a part of this initiative.
