Systems Core Courses

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Popularity and Demographic Biases in Recommender Systems

Exploring popularity and demographic biases in recommender systems, their impact on evaluation and effectiveness, and strategies for ensuring equitable recommendations across diverse user groups.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Conversational Systems

Explore the future of AI dialogue systems, their limitations, and potential advancements in multiparty collaboration, as well as the need for defensive measures against manipulative AI.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Evaluation of Adaptive Systems

Learn techniques for evaluating adaptive systems, including user modeling, personalization, and group-based approaches to improve search rankings and address data sparsity challenges.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Hands on Data and Algorithmic Bias in Recommender Systems

Explore data and algorithmic bias in recommender systems through real-world examples, practical use cases, and mitigation techniques. Gain hands-on experience with Jupyter notebooks using data from actual platforms.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Building a New Paradigm - Lessons from the Commercial Development of Touch Systems, and How We Can Do Better in AR/VR

Insights on touch interface development and lessons for AR/VR UI design. Explores misconceptions about "natural" interfaces and proposes strategies for creating functional, appropriate experiences in emerging technologies.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Autonomous Distributed Energy Systems - Problematising the Invisible through Design, Drama and Deliberation

Explores innovative methods to engage the public in discussions about complex autonomous energy systems, using speculative design, performance, and deliberation to reveal hidden stakeholder relationships.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

The Effect of Explanations and Algorithmic Accuracy on Visual Recommender Systems of Artistic Images

Explores impact of explanations and algorithm accuracy on user perception of artistic image recommender systems, revealing interplay between interface design and underlying algorithms in user experience.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Gender Recognition or Gender Reductionism - The Social Implications of Automatic Gender Recognition Systems

Explores transgender individuals' perceptions of Automatic Gender Recognition technology, highlighting concerns about privacy, accuracy, and potential harms. Offers recommendations for designing gender-inclusive digital systems.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education Systems

Explore how AI and machine learning challenge our economy and education systems, and discover potential solutions through questioning established norms.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Geographic Information Systems - GIS

Explore the power of Geographic Information Systems in visualizing and analyzing spatial data to solve real-world problems and make informed decisions.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

RSA Conference

Bringing Zero Trust to Industrial Control Systems

Explore Zero Trust concepts for Industrial Control Systems, addressing vulnerabilities and improving cybersecurity readiness across IT and OT domains for enhanced threat response.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

RSA Conference

Pre-Crime Detection of Active Shooters Using Predictive Policing Systems

Explore how predictive policing and AI can detect potential active shooters by analyzing warning behaviors across various data sources, enabling early intervention and prevention.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX Enigma Conference

Why Has Your Toaster Been through More Security Testing than AI Systems

Exploring the lack of standardized security testing for AI systems in critical sectors, contrasting with rigorous certifications for everyday appliances and traditional software.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

USENIX Enigma Conference

Building Realistic Machine Learning Systems for Security

Explore building robust machine learning systems for malware detection, addressing challenges like low false positive rates, polluted data, and realistic adversarial attacks in security applications.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

USENIX Enigma Conference

Stop Failing, Start Building for Humanity - Ethical Systems Design

Explore building secure systems that respect human diversity, addressing ethical obligations and challenges in security and privacy. Learn to prioritize and create effective solutions for a complex world.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video