Alison Killing

Super recognizer Yenny Seo and other experts discuss the use of facial technology in identifying, influencing, and mimicking us. They explore ethical concerns, biases in technology, luxury services in casinos, and integrating facial expressions into technology for improved human-computer interactions.

We think our faces are our own. But technology can use them to identify, influence and mimic us. This week, TED speakers explore the promise and peril of turning the human face into a digital tool. Guests include super recognizer Yenny Seo, Bloomberg columnist Parmy Olson, visual researcher Mike Seymour and investigative journalist Alison Killing.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alison Killing, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, uses data and technology to unveil patterns of injustice. She shares her groundbreaking discovery of alleged detention camps in Xinjiang, China, emphasizing how governments hide human rights abuses by restricting journalist access. Through the power of satellite imagery and open-source data, she highlights the critical role of data-driven journalism in exposing oppression. Killing calls for greater transparency and accessibility of information to shed light on the world’s hidden injustices.

Alison Killing, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist specializing in open-source intelligence, joins Runako Celina to expose the chilling realities of forced labor in Xinjiang's tomato industry. They reveal how tomato paste made under dire conditions likely reaches major UK and German supermarkets. The duo utilizes satellite imagery to unravel the supply chain, detailing the journey from labor exploitation to European shelves. Their findings spark crucial discussions about food ethics and the responsibilities of retailers in light of human rights violations.

Architect Alison Killing and supply chain expert Kate Larsen discuss the use of forced Uighur labor in Chinese factories. They reveal the extent of detention facilities in Xinjiang, the challenges companies face in avoiding forced labor, and the need for transparency and risk assessment in global supply chains.