Tag: AI
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POWERING INEQUALITY
In 2013, Todd Moss made a startling realisation while reviewing the energy usage of his family’s refrigerator in Washington, DC. The fridge, consuming 459 kWh annually, used more power than the average person in several African countries. Moss created a graphic comparing his fridge’s electricity consumption to per capita energy use in six African nations.…
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Autumn 2024: Debate II
This FREE EVENT will address critical issues surrounding the erosion of privacy and regulatory frameworks. The debate will focus on the following pressing questions: Join us to explore the crossroads of activism, citizenship, human rights and health as intersected by technology. The debate seeks to highlight the true toll of the diminishing privacy on our freedoms and…
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Autumn 2024: Debate III
Are you concerned about the rise of disinformation and its impact on political systems worldwide? Do you have insights into how truth fabrication is shaking the foundations of democracy? We invite you to join our FREE upcoming panel debate, where we will explore the urgent challenges posed by disinformation and manipulation in the digital age.…
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Summer 2024: Debate I
This event addressed critical issues surrounding the inherent biases in algorithms and their societal impacts. The debate focussed on the following pressing questions: The discussion was an exploration into the crossroads of human rights, scholarship and technology delving deep into the pervasive issues of discrimination and bias entrenched within algorithms. The focus extended to critical dimensions…
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THE PRIVACY PARADOX
Seen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and Targeted! In our relentless pursuit of progress, connectivity, an ever-growing desire for “15 minutes” of fame and an unclear notion of security we find ourselves at a crossroads: how much of our personal data, our liberal freedoms and privacy are we willing to relinquish in exchange for convenience, cash or…
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THE POST-TRUTH ERA
In the turbulent landscape of current politics, the lines between truth and fiction have become increasingly blurred. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in political campaigns has exacerbated this phenomenon, amplifying the spread of disinformation and manipulation to unprecedented levels.