A History of the World in Spy Objects Trevor Paglen: Skynet
Feb 20, 2024
Artist and author Trevor Paglen discusses the dangers of metadata and Skynet, an AI algorithm that determines life and death. The podcast delves into the utilization of metadata by intelligence agencies, targeting terrorists based on cell phone data, and the unintended consequences of surveillance algorithms. It also explores how military surveillance influences everyday life through machine learning applications.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unveiling Intelligence Agency Tactics through Metadata Signatures and Skynet Program
02:27 • 2min
The Use of Metadata and Skynet in Targeting Terrorists
04:07 • 4min
Unintended Consequences of Machine Learning in Surveillance
07:38 • 3min
The Influence of Military Surveillance in Everyday Life
10:27 • 2min