All are invited to the Media Ethics Student Research Symposium on April 19, where two student research teams will present their projects and findings.
All are invited to the Media Ethics Student Research Symposium on April 19, where two student research teams will present their projects and findings. In collaboration with faculty mentors, each team is researching a different subtopic under the overarching theme of media ethics. Team one will research the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) in art, and team two will examine media literacy in education.
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“The use of AI is becoming more mainstream and, while it can be a great tool for artists and everyday individuals, there are many ethical issues to consider,” said Public Relations and Strategic Communication Assistant Professor Meaghan McKasy. “For example, who benefits from the use of AI in art, and who is potentially harmed?”
The symposium will begin at 5 p.m. in room 401 of the Scott C. Keller Building on UVU’s Orem Campus. UVU’s dining services and Papa John's are catering the night, providing free pizza and snacks for all attendees.
“To have media literacy is to understand how to read and interpret digital content. It involves recognizing biases, having knowledge of language and intent, and applying the necessary skills to make sure we know what we’re intaking,” said Stevie Munz, associate professor of applied communication.
The symposium is made possible by a $10k civic education grant requested by faculty advisors Jessica Robinson, Stevie Munz, Meaghan McKasy, and Dave Morin to enhance students’ hands-on learning opportunities. This civic education grant is intended for student research on media ethics and literacy topics and is facilitated by Utah House Bill 327 (HB 327).
