Events Archive

    Feb 12
    Event
    DML 240 - Friends Lecture Hall
    Add to Calendar 2024-02-12 09:26:54 2024-02-12 09:26:54 Redemptive Dreams: A Celebration of Kevin Starr’s California The USC Van Hunnick History Department, the USC Libraries, and the USC Schwarzenegger Institute invite you to attend Redemptive Dreams: A Celebration Of Kevin Starr’s California. This event, held in conjunction with the release of Redemptive Dreams: Engaging Kevin Starr’s California, features contributors to the book as well as academics whose careers have benefited greatly both from Starr’s research and generous mentorship. Kevin Starr (1940–2017) is rightly regarded as the dean of California historians. A 4th-generation Californian, the longtime state librarian and USC professor began publishing in 1973 a landmark series of volumes on the history of the Golden State. He spent the next forty years charting into the 21st century the growth and maturity of his beloved home. Among the many honors Starr received were the National Humanities Medal from President Bush and induction into the California Hall of Fame by Governor Schwarzenegger. DML 240 - Friends Lecture Hall America/Los_Angeles public

    Redemptive Dreams: A Celebration of Kevin Starr’s California

    Feb 9
    Workshop
    3pm
    Ahmanson Lab | Leavey Library, 3rd floor (LVL 301)
    Add to Calendar 2024-02-09 15:00:00 2024-02-09 16:00:00 How to Spot a Bot Attendees will develop the skills required to recognize AI writing by learning how to masquerade as one. In a competitive group game, participants will engage with the nuances and idiosyncrasies of AI writing to fool their opponent team in distinguishing between bot and human players. 03:00 pm 04:00 pm America/Los_Angeles public

    How to Spot a Bot

    Feb 6
    Event
    3pm
    Ahmanson Lab | Leavey Library, 3rd floor (LVL 301)
    Add to Calendar 2024-02-06 15:00:00 2024-02-06 16:00:00 Tech CEOs In today&#039;s technology landscape, the immense power, wealth, and influence wielded by tech CEOs has become more and more apparent. Elon Musk, known for his capricious management style, unilaterally alters X’s policies almost weekly, highlighting the unpredictable nature of such concentrated authority. The recent drama at OpenAI, whereby CEO Sam Altman was abruptly dismissed by the board only to be hastily reinstated with board members resigning, underscores the volatile and often unregulated governance within major tech companies. These events reflect a growing concern about the unchecked power of tech leaders, raising questions about accountability and the broader impact of their decisions on society and technology&#039;s ethical landscape.<br /> <br /> Topics for discussion during this conversation might include: In light of the OpenAI incident involving Sam Altman, what does the lack of consistent and transparent leadership in major tech firms reveal about the ethical and operational challenges facing the tech industry today? How does the concentration of power in the hands of individual technology CEOs impact the democratic nature of technology governance and the representation of diverse user interests? 03:00 pm 04:00 pm America/Los_Angeles public

    Tech CEOs

    Feb 1
    Event
    11am
    Library for International & Public Affairs
    Add to Calendar 2024-02-01 11:00:00 2024-02-01 13:00:00 LIPA & REST SC - Nap Pod Open House! Library for International & Public Affairs 11:00 am 01:00 pm America/Los_Angeles public

    LIPA & REST SC - Nap Pod Open House!

    Jan 29
    Workshop
    4pm
    Online Event
    Add to Calendar 2024-01-29 16:00:00 2024-04-23 17:00:00 Search Smarter, Not Harder Research Skills - Social and behavioral sciences workshop set over stock photo of a laptop. 04:00 pm 05:00 pm America/Los_Angeles public

    Search Smarter, Not Harder