In November 2023, former United Kingdom prime minister Rishi Sunak gathered the world’s leading minds at Bletchley Park, U.K., for the 2023 Global AI Safety Summit. The timing of this meeting proved crucial as countries compete for dominance in the … Continue reading
Category: Technology
A Faltering New Axis Formed: North Korea VS Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, surprised many. Yet, those living in the Western world seem to have forgotten about the conflict until now, for very good reasons. Kim Jong-un, the so-called “Supreme Leader” … Continue reading
Universal Symbols, Local Impact
It seems ironic that the same principles that make streaming platforms like Netflix so addictive can also drive the economic growth of a rural town in East Africa. Yet, this is exactly the heart of the problem User Experience (UX) … Continue reading
Understanding the Ramifications of ‘Big Data’ in International Development
International development is an incredibly broad field. It encompasses a wide range of issues, including natural disasters, conflict, and security, as well as a plethora of possible actions to address them. Many of these issues are overlapping and intersecting, unfolding … Continue reading
Silicon Valley’s Win or America’s Loss? Understanding The Overturn of California’s Controversial AI Bill
The terms “innovation” and “public protection” often find themselves head-to-head in national politics. On September 29th, Governor Gavin Newsom prioritized the former when he vetoed a highly contentious AI bill. The bill, otherwise known as the Safe and Secure Innovation … Continue reading
Climate Change: The Social and Environmental Impacts of Popular Culture
Rapid technological advancements marked the rise of media’s steadfast growth—a vital application in shaping popular culture—transforming our communication, socialization, and knowledge exchange approaches. In particular, the emergence of media platforms has dramatically influenced society by contributing to the vitality and … Continue reading
Digital Colonialism: How the AI Revolution Will Widen Development Gaps
In 2022, only 25% of people in low-income countries were connected to the Internet, compared to over 90% of people in high-income countries. Yet, a 2023 Time Magazine article boldly claimed that artificial intelligence (AI) will enable “the greatest redistribution … Continue reading
TikTok Ban in New Caledonia: Democracy in Danger?
On May 13th 2024 social unrest erupted in New Caledonia after the French government announced a revision to the 1998 Noumea Accords. In response to this, on the 15th the French government issued a ban for the … Continue reading
How Facebook and Meta Became Breeding Grounds for Sexual Exploitation
Excerpt: An investigation into sexual exploitation and trafficking within Meta technology.
Discussions of technological advancements such as social media platforms often center around the same set of pros and cons – connection and communication, but also isolation and cyberbullying. However, … Continue reading
Biometrics and AI Security
In an era dominated by digital advancements, biometric technology has emerged as a cornerstone of security measures in various sectors, ranging from online banking services to governmental identification systems. The integration of fingerprint scanning and facial recognition has become commonplace, … Continue reading