IRL: Online Life is Real Life The Invisible Neighbor
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Jul 1, 2025 In this engaging discussion, artist Linda Dounia Rebeiz from Dakar shares her journey of creating AI datasets that accurately reflect her city, challenging stereotypical representations. Meanwhile, architect Marina Otero Verzier explores sustainable designs for data storage, highlighting the environmental impact of data centers and the need for transparency. Together, they tackle the implications of AI and surveillance on urban neighborhoods, advocating for community engagement and diverse AI solutions to foster more inclusive digital narratives.
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Gunshot Detection Escalates Policing
- Nat Palmer shares how AI gunshot detection led to armed police responses in Chicago neighborhoods.
- This technology escalated tensions after high-profile police violence cases, fueling activism against the system.
Community-Driven Surveillance Resistance
- Fight AI surveillance by engaging with your community's perspective on public safety.
- Avoid relying solely on data arguments; focus on redefining safety beyond policing and surveillance.
Rethinking Data Center Impact
- Data centers underpin AI but consume massive energy and water resources, impacting environments.
- Architect Marina Otero Verzier envisions data centers integrated locally, reusing heat and decentralizing to empower communities.