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THE PRIVACY PARADOX: Seen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and Targeted
Read more: THE PRIVACY PARADOX: Seen, Heard, Acknowledged, Watched and TargetedIn 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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DATA DISCRIMINATION: The *isms in the Algorithms
Read more: DATA DISCRIMINATION: The *isms in the AlgorithmsThe *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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Data for Survival
Read more: Data for SurvivalConcerned about the intersecting global catastrophes arising from climate-related upheaval and how policy could and should transcend profit motives to prioritise the common good. FORUM hosted a panel debate exploring the intersecting realms of activism, citizenship, health, human rights, scholarship, and technology in the pursuit…
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Privacy Paradox
Read more: Privacy ParadoxThis 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
Read more: Data DiscriminationThis 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…