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Ulises Ali Mejias and Nick Couldry, "Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Resisting Data Colonialism

This chapter examines the environmental and societal impacts of data colonialism, focusing on energy demands tied to technology and artificial intelligence. It proposes frameworks for resistance inspired by historical decolonial movements and highlights initiatives like Tierra Comun to further equitable futures.

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