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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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Welcome back to the last episode of this special series exploring the relationship between power and technology!

We now know that power and technology are intertwined and led to the rise of techno-oligarchy in the United States. Beyond structural i... more

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

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Dr. Mar Hicks
An associate professor at the University of Virginia, historian of technology, gender, and modern Europe.
University of Virginia School of Data Science
Episode: Democratic governance of technology: myth or reality ? With Dr Mar Hicks from the University of Virginia School of Data Science
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
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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

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 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!

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    Pat McAndrew
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is viewed as a robust resource for those interested in the intersections of technology and social justice, making it an essential listen for tech enthusiasts and advocates alike.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the discussions, finding the content educational and insightful.

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Democratic governance of technology: myth or reality ? With Dr Mar Hicks from the University of Virginia School of Data Science
Q: Do you think that democratic governance of technologies is possible with the amount of money that big tech companies spend on lobbying efforts within governments?
Dr. Hicks asserts that while it is possible, it requires significant political and structural changes to ensure voice and representation.
Democratic governance of technology: myth or reality ? With Dr Mar Hicks from the University of Virginia School of Data Science
Q: Can you bring everyone up to speed and explain what is your relationship between power and technology?
Dr. Hicks explains that technology serves as a force multiplier, concentrating power and potentially leading to problematic outcomes depending on its use.
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.

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This podcast focuses on the pressing need for responsible technology, particularly at the intersection of technology and social justice. It addresses a wide array of topics including AI harm, bias, regulation, and advocacy, alongside the representation of minorities in tech, gender equality, and the relationship between technology and democracy. Through discussions with change makers, thought leaders, and academics, the podcast presents a candid exploration of the current landscape of technology, highlighting both the challenges and potential solutions to make tech more inclusive and beneficial. Its straightforward approach, tackling even the most sensitive subjects, is designed to engage listeners who are passionate about ethical technolog... more

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1. Dr. Mar Hicks
2. Dr. Emile Dirks
3. Janani Kumar
4. Khaoula Chehbouni
5. Marwan Kaabour
6. Dane Malenfant
7. Kadian Davis-Owusu
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