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Data & Society

Data & Society
Generative AI
Queer Data Studies
Data & Society
Algorithmic Management
Labor Rights
Data Privacy
LGBTQ Activism
Surveillance
Data Ethics
AI Safety
Social Justice
Taiwan
Historical Analysis
Platform Economy
Gig Workers
Human Agency
Gig Economy
Semiconductors
Risk Assessment
AI Executive Order

Presenting timely conversations about the purpose and power of technology that bridge our interdisciplinary research with broader public conversations about the societal implications of data and automation. For more information, visit datasociety.net.

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The second Trump administration has launched a full-scale effort to achieve “unchallenged global technological dominance.” It is accelerating the construction of AI infrastructure, from opening up federal lands to ramping up energy production. It has... more

Generative AI models are marketed as the next revolution in workplace automation, but they ultimately rely on human labor — from the people labeling content and checking outputs, to the content creators and workers whose data are extracted to build t... more

The concentration of power and lack of regulation in the technology industry directly shapes how AI is designed and deployed, and whose interests it serves. That means decisions about these tools often reflect corporate priorities over public benefit... more

Artificial intelligence technologies run on powerful computers that require vast amounts of energy, water, and critical minerals. As AI use grows, so does its environmental footprint. Yet there is little consensus on how to assess and address the tec... more

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Jasmine McNeely
Attorney, critical public interest technologist, and social scientist.
University of Florida
Episode: The Environmental Costs of AI Are Surging – What Now? | 'Understanding AI' — NYPL x D&S Event Series [2]
Sanjana Paul
Engineer, environmental justice researcher, and systems thinker.
Rooted Futures Lab
Episode: The Environmental Costs of AI Are Surging – What Now? | 'Understanding AI' — NYPL x D&S Event Series [2]
Tamara Kneese
Director of Data and Society's Climate, Technology, and Justice Program and author of the report discussing climate action in tech.
Data & Society
Episode: Climate-Conscious Tech Workers: Turning the Tide from Within | Databite 162
Eliza Pan
Co-founder and organizer with Amazon Employees for Climate Justice.
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice
Episode: Climate-Conscious Tech Workers: Turning the Tide from Within | Databite 162
Emily M. Bender
Professor of Linguistics at the University of Washington
University of Washington
Episode: Challenging AI Hype and Tech Industry Power | Book Talk
Alex Hanna
Director of Research at the Distributed AI Research Institute
Distributed AI Research Institute (DARE)
Episode: Challenging AI Hype and Tech Industry Power | Book Talk
Karen Hao
Award-winning journalist and author of Empire of AI
The Atlantic
Episode: Challenging AI Hype and Tech Industry Power | Book Talk
Anita Say Chan
Author of Predatory Data and a Data & Society Affiliate, a scholar and educator dedicated to feminist and decolonial approaches to technology.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: Resisting Predatory Data | Book Talk
Dr. Timnit Gebru
Founder and executive director of the Distributed AI Research Institute, and co-founder of Black in AI.
Distributed AI Research Institute
Episode: Resisting Predatory Data | Book Talk

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Mayim Wallachem
Program Director of the Trustworthy Infrastructures team, leading discussions on digital infrastructure and its societal impacts.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
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    timgorichanaz
    United States5 years ago
  • Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌

    Whether you’re well established as a data innovator, or just getting started channeling your creative energy into the societal change you want to see - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Robyn and the entire D&S team do an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of navigating an ever evolving data landscape - with leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

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    United States5 years ago

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The Environmental Costs of AI Are Surging – What Now? | 'Understanding AI' — NYPL x D&S Event Series [2]
Q: What strategies can communities use to fight against harmful technology deployment?
Communities can organize to advocate for legal and policy changes, raise awareness, and ensure local governance transparency.
The Environmental Costs of AI Are Surging – What Now? | 'Understanding AI' — NYPL x D&S Event Series [2]
Q: What are the pressing issues regarding data centers?
The pressing issues include their environmental impact, higher energy costs for local communities, and the health effects from pollution.
The Environmental Costs of AI Are Surging – What Now? | 'Understanding AI' — NYPL x D&S Event Series [2]
Q: What does it mean to understand AI through the lens of the public's interest?
It emphasizes the need to prioritize the community's needs over corporate interests in technology development.
Reorienting AI for the Public Interest | 'Understanding AI' — NYPL x D&S Event Series [3]
Q: What good AI policy would look like that would generate a more public interest version of AI?
Good AI policy must prioritize transparency, accountability, and address corporate power to ensure equitable access to technology.
Climate-Conscious Tech Workers: Turning the Tide from Within | Databite 162
Q: Can you talk about how you organize or communicate across workers who work at Amazon HQ and workers who work in warehouses or in delivery?
It's grown increasingly hard because Amazon has been really cracking down on the ways that workers can communicate with each other internally over the last couple of years.

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Engaging in timely and thought-provoking conversations, the show addresses the intersections of technology, data, and societal implications, focusing on how these elements interact and influence communities. The variety of discussions ranges from the environmental impacts of resource extraction linked to technology, to the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Guests often include prominent experts from diverse fields, sharing in-depth analyses and narratives that reflect on the current state of data practices, labor rights, and social justice issues, providing listeners with actionable insights and perspectives well beyond mere technical discussions. The overarching themes emphasize the urgency of understanding technology's ... more

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