All My Relations Podcast Indigenous AI: Revolution or Colonizer Bullsh*it?
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Dec 4, 2024 Dr. Keolu Fox, a Kanaka Maoli genome scientist and co-founder of the Native Biodata Consortium, dives into the intersection of AI and Indigenous data sovereignty. He challenges the colonial roots of programming languages and highlights the environmental costs of data centers. Keolu discusses the hidden energy impacts of everyday AI usage and advocates for renewable data infrastructures. He also touches on the promises of AI in health, emphasizing the need for ethical engagement and community-driven technology that prioritizes sustainability over profit.
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Colonial Bias In AI Languages
- AI development uses predominantly non-Indigenous programming languages that limit expression and perspectives.
- Keolu Fox warns this restriction narrows the creative palette and embeds colonial biases into tech.
Data Centers As Major Climate Drivers
- Data centers and cloud computation produce massive heat and water demands that drive climate impacts.
- Keolu Fox says cloud computation may surpass fossil fuels as a top environmental contributor.
Start With Land When Building Data Centers
- Assess your land's renewable resources before building community data infrastructure like servers or data centers.
- Design renewable systems that offset computation's heat and water demands first.
