Intelligence Squared
The Long Shadow of AI, with Madhumita Murgia
Mar 22, 2024
Madhumita Murgia, AI Editor for The Financial Times and author of "Code Dependent", joins Carl Miller, co-founder of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos. They dive into the unforeseen consequences of AI on society, tackling issues from widening economic divides to AI's impact on healthcare. The conversation highlights the need for understanding local contexts in AI implementations and critiques the dependency of governments on big tech, raising important questions about accountability and the human side of technology.
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Quick takeaways
- AI's real-world impact on individuals globally is often dramatic and unintended, as seen in cases like Amsterdam's predictive criminal system.
- Implementation of AI algorithms in societal contexts, like Argentina's teen pregnancy predictor, can lead to ethical dilemmas and minimal benefits.
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Marimeter Murgia's Motivation for Writing Code Dependent
Marimeter Murgia, in her book Code Dependent, delves into the human consequences of AI, driven by her fascination with evolving technologies like AI over her decade-long career. She shifts the focus from the magic of technology to its real-world impact on ordinary individuals across diverse regions like Argentina and Kenya, shedding light on how AI is transforming daily lives in often unnoticed ways.
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