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Intelligence Squared

The Long Shadow of AI, with Madhumita Murgia

Mar 22, 2024
49:04
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AI's impact on diverse communities, human element in data labeling, global digital labor dynamics, AI's role in inequality and healthcare, resistance against algorithmic policing highlighted in discussions with Madhumita Murgia and Carl Miller
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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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