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Resisting Predatory Data | Book Talk

Data & Society

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Eugenics in Data: A Troubling Legacy

This chapter examines the historical connections between data-driven systems and eugenics, revealing how contemporary tech ideologies echo harmful practices from the past. It discusses the implications of these connections for marginalized communities and highlights the ethical concerns surrounding modern AI developments. The conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging this history to foster a critical understanding of current practices in data science and their societal impacts.

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