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Ethical Machines
The Secret Life of Data
Jul 25, 2024
Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert delve into the complexities of data privacy in 'The Secret Life of Data'. They discuss the blurred lines of data control, ethical implications of data collection, societal impacts, historical influences, and the necessity of regulating technology to protect individuals and democratic institutions.
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- Data collection poses ethical dilemmas due to potential misuse and societal impacts.
- The diverse sources of unstructured data underscore the need for expanding understanding and data governance measures.
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Data Collection and Genetic Profiling for Solving Crime
Data collection from various sources, such as social media, credit card purchases, and open source genealogy websites, allowed for the capture of the California Golden State Killer using genetic profiling techniques applied to old DNA samples. This unexpected use of data raised ethical questions about the potential misuse or mishandling of information, as highlighted in 'The Secret Life of Data' by Aram Sinerike and Jesse Gilbert, exploring the implications of unchecked data acquisition.
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