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Activists Of Tech — The responsible tech podcast

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Shifting the narrative from Big Tech to Responsible Tech by sharing & archiving the work of change makers.

At the intersection of technology and social justice, Activists Of Tech is a seasonal weekly podcast dedicated to the amplification and archival of minority voices among activists, thought leaders, academics, and practitioners of responsible tech. Shifting the narrative from Big Tech to respo... more

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Reading about TESCREAL feels like reading a bad sci-fi storyline written by a man with a god complex. Unfortunately, it’s real: a movement that allows its proponents to use the threat of human extinction to justify expensive or harmful projects and d... more

After Trump was elected and tech oligarchs like Elon Musk, an unelected person, started to get power in decision making at the White House, the topic of technofascism got very popular. But this political trend of leveraging technology to empower fasc... more

Biometrics – our fingerprints, faces, irises, for instance – are increasingly used to verify identity. But what happens when this data collection is applied to vulnerable populations, like refugees and asylum seekers, in ways that can remove agency r... more

If cartography, the ancestor of GIS, already displayed colonial patterns and racist stereotypes back in the day, why would the digital legacy of maps be any different? Maps have an authoritative value and hold power through the representation of the ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Emile Dirks
Senior research associate at the Citizen Lab, focusing on Chinese politics and digital authoritarianism.
Citizen Lab
Episode: Back to basics: Technofascism 101 with Emile Dirks from the Citizen Lab
Janani Kumar
Founder of MyBranz, an advocate for transparency in consumer reviews
MyBranz
Episode: How MyBranz fights fake online reviews to save the planet — and your wallet with Janani Kumar, Founder of MyBranz
Khaoula Chehbouni
PhD student in Computer Science specializing in fairness issues in AI
McGill University and MILA
Episode: How existing safety mitigation safeguards fail in LLMs with Khaoula Chehbouni, PhD Researcher at McGill and MILA
Marwan Kaabour
A Lebanese artist, designer, and founder of Takweer, focused on queer narratives in Arab history and pop culture.
Takweer
Episode: Queer Arab History, social media, and representation with Marwan Kaabour from Takweer
Dane Malenfant
A researcher focusing on AI with Indigenous cultural perspectives and a citizen of the Métis Nation.
McGill University & MILA
Episode: Rethinking AI through Indigenous culture with Dane Malenfant from McGill University & MILA
Kadian Davis-Owusu
Co-founder of TeachSomebody and university lecturer at Fontys University
TeachSomebody
Episode: Online education, AI Ethics, & a vision for global learning with Kadian Davis-Owusu from TeachSomebody
B Cavello
Technology and facilitation expert passionate about social change and ethical AI.
Aspen Institute
Episode: Hope & imagining a better world with B Cavello from the Aspen Institute
Colin Clark
Computational media artist and inclusive design researcher with over 25 years of experience in inclusive design and web accessibility.
Lichen Community Systems
Episode: Expanding access to art using technology with Colin Clark
Nidhi Sinha
Ethical AI advocate and filmmaker
Center For AI and Digital Policy, Citizens Privacy Coalition
Episode: Surveillance in the Bay Area and beyond with Nidhi Sinha

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Melissa
Melissa is a passionate advocate for responsible technology practices and a key host of the show, engaging with thought leaders and activists in the tech community.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Excellent and informative podcast

    This is an incredibly helpful podcast, educating its listeners on the emerging field of responsible tech. It’s been a great resource for me and it’s just the beginning. Looking forward to tuning in to future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat McAndrew
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for its educational content on responsible technology, highlighting its unique focus on social justice and equity in tech.
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Back to basics: Technofascism 101 with Emile Dirks from the Citizen Lab
Q: How can people, how can we resist the rise of techno fascism?
Embracing a politics of inclusion, actively participating in democratic processes, and recognizing the humanity of marginalized groups are essential for resisting fascism.
Back to basics: Technofascism 101 with Emile Dirks from the Citizen Lab
Q: What do you think is the responsibility of social media stakeholders when it comes to democracy?
Social media platforms need to establish content moderation policies to prevent the spread of hateful material and protect users from targeted harassment by fascist movements.
Back to basics: Technofascism 101 with Emile Dirks from the Citizen Lab
Q: How does technology enable and empower fascism? And what are the signs we should be looking out for?
Fascism in the 21st century uses technologies like social media, biometric identification, and big data to classify and control individuals. These technologies serve old ends, maintaining hierarchical power structures.
The datafication of refugees: humanitarian agencies & biometrics with Zara Rahman from the Superrr Lab
Q: How would you define biometrics and what does it mean when the body and technology are intertwined?
Biometrics refer to data that comes from the body, which introduces a level of immutability due to the permanent nature of certain biometric data.
Mapping for justice: from cartography to GIS, with Cathy Richards from the Open Environmental Data Project
Q: Can you talk about how grassroots mapping has positively impacted marginalized communities?
Grassroots mapping empowers communities to tell their own stories and creates visibility around environmental injustices, allowing them to monitor issues such as pollution in their areas.

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Focusing on the responsible use of technology, this podcast emphasizes the intersection of social justice and technology by highlighting the voices of activists, thought leaders, and practitioners in the field. Episodes explore critical issues such as AI bias, regulation, and advocacy, while aiming to shift the narrative from the influence of Big Tech to responsible tech solutions. Topics such as the ethical implications of technology, the need for inclusivity, and community-driven narratives are frequently discussed, making it a unique platform for listeners interested in understanding and contributing to a more equitable tech landscape.

The podcast stands out for its commitment to addressing taboo subjects and its unfiltered insights int... more

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2. Janani Kumar
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5. Dane Malenfant
6. Kadian Davis-Owusu
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