About

The Seattle University Technology Ethics Initiative convenes and inspires productive discussions about the role of transformative technologies for a just society. It seeks to deliver programs and resources that shape future leadership across all sectors to harness the power of technology for social good and mitigate the risks and harms arising from the applications of technology.

Vision Statement

The Seattle University Technology Ethics Initiative envisions a community of industry, policy, non-profit and academic leadership that works collaboratively for ethical, just, sustainable, and accessible development of technology for the common good.

Mission Statement

The Seattle University Technology Ethics Initiative creates and disseminates knowledge for the greater good through research, thought leadership, community-building and education that supports the technology ecosystem in Seattle and beyond.

Leadership

Onur Bakiner

Onur is the director of the initiative. He is associate professor of political science. His research and teaching interests include technology & society, human rights, and judicial politics. His current research examines AI governance models.

Learn more about Onur Bakiner.

Funding

The Technology Ethics Initiative is funded by Nancy and Chuck Porter.