AI

POWERING INEQUALITY: unveiling the true costs of energy access

In 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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THE POST-TRUTH ERA: Combatting Political Disinformation and Manipulation

In 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.
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THE PRIVACY PARADOX: Seen, 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 we willing to relinquish in exchange…
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The Post-Truth Era

Concerned about the rise of disinformation and its impact on political systems worldwide. With insights into how truth fabrication was shaking the foundations of democracy. FORUM hosted this panel debate to explore the urgent challenges posed by disinformation and manipulation in the digital age. Discussion…
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Privacy Paradox

This event addressed critical issues surrounding the erosion of privacy and regulatory frameworks. The debate focused on the following pressing questions: Participants explored the crossroads of activism, citizenship, human rights and health as intersected by technology. The debate aimed to highlight the true toll of…
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Data Discrimination

This event addressed critical issues surrounding the inherent biases in algorithms and their societal impacts. The debate focussed on the following pressing questions: The discussion was an exploration into the crossroads of human rights, scholarship and technology delving deep into the pervasive issues of discrimination and…
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