Do not miss this opportunity to hear NY Times reporter Natasha Singer discuss her powerful new book, Coding Kids: Big Tech’s Battle to Remake Public Schools. Taking us behind-the-scenes on how companies like Google and Microsoft market and embed their products throughout every aspect of schooling, Coding Kids shines a bright light on those who aren’t buying the rosy story of “it’s all for the kids.” 

How can we prepare young people to understand and think critically about tech, AI, and civics? What should we make of the wild swings between championing and banning AI in the classroom, and of the nationwide movements challenging the status quo? What kind of future is Big Tech creating, and what kind of future do we want?  

Joining  Natasha Singer in conversation for this special event are leaders in tech and education, UCLA faculty members Jane Margolis, Safiya U. Noble, Fanna Gamal, and Julia Powles.

Please invite anyone who is interested and concerned about this vital topic. The first 60 attendees will receive a FREE copy of the book, which will also be available for purchase and signing by the author.

This event is co-supported by UCLA’s School of Education & Information Studies, Institute for Technology, Law & Policy, Department of Public Policy, and Livescu Initiative on Neuro, Narrative & AI, and is led by Julia Powles, Ozan Jaquette, and Jane Margolis.

5:00–5:30PM Registration (plus caffeine & pick-me-ups)
5:30–7:00PM Main event
UCLA School of Law, Rm. 1347

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