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🤖 Ethics meets tech

Hamilton County • September 9, 2025

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Good morning, Hamilton County. The digital revolution's ethical boundaries are getting a thoughtful examination right here at home. UC's new Center for Explainable, Ethical, and Trustworthy AI represents a fascinating pivot in how we approach technology, focusing not on building more powerful systems but on understanding their societal impact. With nearly $665,000 in funding, this humanities-based initiative aims to tackle AI's darker side—from misinformation to environmental concerns—while actively engaging our community in shaping responsible tech policies.

Meanwhile, European traditions are finding new expressions across our region. Two Kentucky restaurants are bringing Oktoberfest flavors to Dayton with creative German-inspired dishes and passport-style dining experiences, while UC prepares for its poignant 9/11 memorial stair climb. The 2,071-step journey at Nippert Stadium symbolizes the World Trade Center evacuation—a powerful reminder that some moments in our collective history deserve to be remembered through both reflection and physical tribute.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🤖 UC launches AI ethics center to tackle tech's darker side. The University of Cincinnati is establishing a Center for Explainable, Ethical, and Trustworthy AI within its Philosophy Department this fall. Director Andre Curtis-Trudel emphasizes the center will focus on humanities-based study rather than technical development, addressing concerns like misinformation, cybercrime, and AI's environmental impact. The initiative will engage with the community through workshops, K-12 lesson plans, and a high school ethics camp planned for 2026. Funded by nearly $500,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities and $165,000 from UC's College of Arts and Sciences, the center aims to gather public input on responsible AI use.

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🍻 Two Kentucky restaurants bring Oktoberfest flavors to Dayton this month. Tuba Baking Co. and Wayfarer Tavern are collaborating across two September weekends (12-14 and 19-21) with special German-inspired dishes at both locations. Guests receive a passport to collect stamps for each Oktoberfest dish they try, including creative offerings like Smoked Curry Carrot Pizza and Country Ham Flammkuchen. Those who complete all four dishes earn a 10% discount on their final Oktoberfest meal. The culinary celebration showcases local businesses working together to bring European traditions to their Kentucky community.

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🏢 UC honors 9/11 victims with 2,071-step memorial climb. The University of Cincinnati will mark the September 11th anniversary with its annual Stair Run at Nippert Stadium on September 11, 2025. Participants will climb 2,071 steps, representing the stairs in the World Trade Center twin towers. The free event begins at 6:46 a.m. and continues for 56 minutes—the time people had to evacuate the south tower before collapse. "Sept. 11, 2001, should never be forgotten," said Terence Harrison, an Iraq War veteran who helps organize the event that drew over 300 participants in 2024.

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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🚨 Sep. 10 - Scam Alert: Protect Yourself: "Real or a Scam?" at Bond Hill Library helps you outsmart identity thieves and recognize the latest scams. Learn practical protection strategies on September 10 at 1740 Langdon Farm Rd, Cincinnati.
🇯🇵 Sep. 13 - Passport to Japan: Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library on Sep 13! Experience vibrant performances, workshops, crafts, and delicious food during this exciting cultural celebration on Vine Street.
🛍️ Sep. 13 - Glendale Street Fair: Stroll through the vibrant Glendale Annual Street Fair at Village Square on September 13th! Browse local vendors, arts and crafts, enjoy the food truck area, and sip from the beer truck—all in one festive community celebration.
🎨 Sep. 13 - CliftonFest Arts Celebration: Celebrate local creativity at CliftonFest 2025, where over 40 artisan vendors transform Ludlow Avenue into a vibrant cultural hub. Join the all-day arts extravaganza at Esquire Theatre on September 13!
🍺 Sep. 13 - Village Oktoberfest at HighGrain: Raise your steins at HighGrain Brewing's 5th Annual Village Oktoberfest! Join the Bavarian celebration on September 13 at their Silverton taproom on Plainfield Road for authentic brews and festive fun.
🎸 Sep. 13 - College Hill Indie Fest: College Hill Indie Fest rocks Patrick's Park with Cincinnati's best local music on September 13! Groove to homegrown talent in the heart of College Hill at this celebration of the city's vibrant music scene.
🏮 Sep. 13 - Water Lantern Festival: Illuminate the night at Cincinnati's Water Lantern Festival on September 13! Float your dreams on Mirror Lake in Eden Park while enjoying food trucks, music, and a magical community celebration.
📼 Sep. 14 - Wyoming Cassette Junkies Festival: Groove to retro beats with Cassette Junkies at the City of Wyoming Summer Festival! Catch these nostalgic tunes on September 14 at 400 Wyoming Ave for a perfect end-of-summer celebration.
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