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- #UWAllen leadership is aware of recent “discussions” involving Pedro Domingos, a professor emeritus (retired) in our school. We do not condone a member of our community engaging in a Twitter flame war belittling individuals and downplaying valid concerns over ethics in AI. 1/11
- Replying to @uwcseMeanwhile, former faculty member Pedro Domingos unfortunately used the holiday weekend to yet again tweet meritless, sexist, inflammatory, attention-seeking commentary that reflects poorly on him and everyone associated with him. We, once again, repudiate his views. 2/5
- Replying to @uwcseSigned, Members of the Allen School Leadership Magdalena Balazinska, Prof. and Director Dan Grossman, Prof. and Vice Director Tadayoshi Kohno, Prof. and Associate Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ed Lazowska, Prof. and Associate Director for Development & Outreach 11/11
- #UWAllen @uwnlp's @YejinChoinka aims to develop #AI with the ability to reason and communicate about the world in physical and abstract terms, like humans can do. As a 2022 #MacFellow, she looks forward to taking the “adventurous route” in her research: news.cs.washington.edu/2022/10/12/go-…
- Replying to @uwcseWe object to his dismissal of concerns over the use of technology to further marginalize groups ill-served by tech. While potential for harm does not necessarily negate the value of a given line of research, none of us should be absolved from considering that impact. 2/11
- Replying to @uwcseWe also object in the strongest possible terms to the use of labels like “deranged.” Such language is unacceptable. We urge all members of our community to always express their points of views in the most respectful and collegial manner. 4/11
- Replying to @uwcseWe have asked Pedro to make clear he tweets as an individual, not representing the Allen School or the University of Washington. We would further argue that this whole mode of discourse is damaging and unbecoming. 6/11
- Replying to @uwcseWe cannot limit what emeritus faculty members say via private accounts on private platforms, no matter how repulsive, not to mention unsupported by fact. 3/5
- Today is the start of UW’s Winter Quarter, and #UWAllen is excited to welcome our students back. Without the benefit of a long break given our quarter system, instructors spent the holiday weekend preparing for the challenge of conducting the 1st week remotely due to omicron. 1/5
- Replying to @uwcsePlease judge us by the results of that ongoing work and amplify those who have been working tirelessly toward a more just future. To learn more about our efforts, see cs.washington.edu/diversity. 5/5
- Replying to @uwcseWe do encourage our scholars to engage vigorously on matters of AI ethics, diversity in tech and industry-research relations. All are crucial to our field and our world. But we are all too familiar with counterproductive, inflammatory, and escalating social-media arguments. 5/11
- Replying to @uwcseOne key component is to expand the inclusion of ethics in our curriculum and prepare students to consider the very real impact that technology can have, especially on marginalized communities. 8/11
- We are excited to share that #UWAllen @uw_db professor & current @uwescience director Magdalena Balazinska—a recognized leader in the fields of data management & data science—has been selected as the next director of the Paul G. Allen School. #ThisIsUW news.cs.washington.edu/2019/07/17/pro…
