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POWERING INEQUALITY
Read more: POWERING INEQUALITYIn 2013, Todd Moss made a startling realisation while reviewing the energy usage of his family’s refrigerator in Washington, DC. The fridge, consuming 459 kWh annually, used more power than the average person in several African countries. Moss created a graphic comparing his fridge’s electricity…
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DATA DISCRIMINATION
Read more: DATA DISCRIMINATIONThe *Isms in the Algorithms. The promise of a more equitable society always seems just around the corner – right? We are led to believe that leadership opportunities for women will soon be abundant, Black people won’t suffer from discriminatory police practices and “Mohammed” won’t…
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THE PRIVACY PARADOX
Read more: THE PRIVACY PARADOXSeen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and Targeted! In our relentless pursuit of progress, connectivity, an ever-growing desire for “15 minutes” of fame and an unclear notion of security we find ourselves at a crossroads: how much of our personal data, our liberal freedoms and privacy are…
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THE POST-TRUTH ERA
Read more: THE POST-TRUTH ERAIn the turbulent landscape of current politics, the lines between truth and fiction have become increasingly blurred. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in political campaigns has exacerbated this phenomenon, amplifying the spread of disinformation and manipulation to unprecedented levels.