AI & Society
How AI and big tech reshape politics, creativity, privacy and energy, and what that means for the people who build products.
7 articles
Beyond Persuasion: Is AI Engineering a Systematic Threat to Politics?
Is democracy now just a math problem? My prediction towards how AI will soon take over elections and beyond, shaping the world one person at a time.
The New Divide: Who Gets to Shape the Digital World, and Who Gets Shaped by It?
As digital systems increasingly influence domains such as welfare distribution and cultural narratives, it becomes essential to scrutinise the asymmetries present in their design, deployment, and governance. This article analyses the shifting nature of digital inequality through the interdisciplinary perspectives of global development and technology anthropology.
When Machines Paint: The Unfolding Debate Over AI-Generated Art
In recent years, artificial intelligence has gained the uncanny ability and is perceived by many to produce artwork that rivals, replicates, or even eclipses the visual complexity of professional human-made efforts. While some hail this as a boundary-breaking leap for creativity, others view it as a direct threat to the livelihoods of artists and the sanctity of artistic expression. By blending algorithms with massive, often unlicensed image datasets, AI not only reshapes how we define art but also stirs contentious debates around ownership, ethics, and cultural authenticity.
The Dark Side of Big Tech: Are Your Smart Devices Always Listening?
Unearth how smartphones, smart speakers, and other always-on devices may be collecting far more than just wake words. From misleading privacy settings to high-stakes data breaches; this detailed exploration exposes the surveillance risks lurking in everyday tech. Are we better off learning how to safeguard our conversations and push back against Big Tech's expanding data ecosystem, or are these concerns merely a series of coincidences and conspiracy theories?
The Energy Cost of Artificial Intelligence
AI is revolutionizing industries, but its energy demands are soaring. Explore the impact of AI's power consumption, the challenges it poses to sustainability, and the innovations shaping a more energy-efficient future. Discover how policy, hardware advancements, and industry shifts are addressing AI’s environmental footprint.
Quantum Computing and AI: The Next Frontier
Today, I explore how quantum computing and artificial intelligence transform industries like finance, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Learn about the latest advancements in quantum error correction, hybrid computing models, and real-world applications of quantum algorithms. Stay ahead with expert insights into the challenges, ethical considerations, and the roadmap to achieving quantum advantage. Read now to explore how quantum AI is redefining the technological landscape.
Building Fair Tech: How PMs Can Mitigate AI Bias in Their Products
This article emphasizes the crucial role of Product Managers in addressing AI-fueled products to ensure fairness in the applications of AI. It outlines the responsibility of PMs to understand sources of bias—data, algorithmic, and measurement—and implement strategies like ensuring data diversity, promoting algorithmic transparency, and conducting fairness tests. By actively involving diverse user groups and maintaining transparency about AI practices, PMs can enhance trust, improve user satisfaction, and contribute to equitable AI development.