Judge me by my cover: The New Dark Web

All around us, examples of artificial intelligence and algorithms
are not hard to find. Our homes and smartphones are equipped with
personal assistants such as Alexa and Siri, listening in to our
conversations and learning our habits. Our consumption of all
things digital, from music to news and merchandise, are
increasingly being analyzed and shaped by algorithms. Some
schools have even begun experimenting with personalized learning
systems.


From warehouses to call centers, such emerging technology is
helping us become more efficient. But have we stopped for a
moment and wonder, what do we want technology to do for us in the
future? What kind of world do we aspire to – as a human race? Are
recommendation engines creating unintended siloes, making our
society more polarized?  


In this episode of Judge Me By My Cover, Theodora Lau and Bradley
Leimer talk about “The New Dark Age”, a book by James Bridle on
the dark side of technology. Just as every technology advancement
can be used for good or evil, it is up to us to decide what to do
with it. As citizens of the world, we must hold leaders and those
with immense power accountable for their actions, so that
technology and data can be used for good, and for improving the
wellbeing of all. Because our future should be one where we are
not afraid to share our thoughts, where we are not afraid to
dream.


Listen in to hear more from Theo and Brad about using technology
for good – to create an equitable society for all.


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