In this video essay by Anna Luise Backsen you will dive into the realms of ethical implications and possible dangers of Artificial Intelligence, big data and the importance of privacy. The video introduces you to the overall economics of data and advertisement markets, issues that follow from increased surveillance and possible motivations of big actors in the field of technology. You will be introduced to matters concerning privacy, power and economic dynamics of social media, attention and information markets not only theoretically, but with illustrations and examples.
Spoiler Alert:
- Humans are the problem, not the tools they use. This applies ever more to data related technologies. If we are not regulating privacy issues, companies will try to profit of and exploit users.
- Responsibility is not only on the individual, you can use many alternative technologies, for example privacy oriented browsers, messengers, or straight up condemn any Big Tech products and services. In the long run, societal awareness and change has to manifest itself in privacy laws.
Course:
Philosophy – Video for ‘Ethics of AI’ taught by Rainer Mühlhoff
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