The Futurists Data Revolution unlocking Human potential
Sep 13, 2024
Michael Clark, a data scholar and futurist, explores the intricate landscape of global data infrastructure and its crucial link to AI and humanity. He emphasizes that data is more precious than water or money and should be owned by individuals rather than corporations. The discussion spans the proactive governance of Dubai, the importance of personalized AI for well-being, and the significant role of universal data access in fostering creativity and identity. Clark advocates for better data management and literacy to empower individuals in a rapidly evolving digital age.
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Data As Untapped Potential
- Data should be seen as potential rather than only a privacy risk or a corporate asset.
- Treating data as potential reveals we've siloed opportunity by keeping data fragmented across companies.
Build Personal Data Wallets
- Give individuals tools: personal wallets, data trusts, and smart contracts to manage data ownership and access.
- Use AI to classify value and enforce periods of ownership via smart contracts and blockchain.
Cloud Storage Is Uninsured Infrastructure
- Cloud storage currently lacks the deposit protections banks provide for money, leaving personal data unprotected.
- As data becomes as essential as water, cloud providers could be seen as critical services too-big-to-fail.