There is no doubt that adoption of AI has the potential to dramatically improve the standard of living and save lives, if done correctly. If we’re not careful, though, it may also end up perpetuating existing inequalities.
Defenders of the show say it challenges all the Monica Belluccis and Angelina Jolies who played Cleopatra — but no one is talking about how Egyptian actors have rarely gotten to play her, whether they are white, Black, or somewhere in between.
Recently an Open Letter was released, calling for an immediate halt of AI research until proper precautions and regulations can be defined. This brings up a lot of questions about how comprehensive the letter is and consequences for the AI industry.
Divided by borders, but united by erasing histories, India and Pakistan’s attempts at creating a national identity through the revision of history textbooks illustrate how closely ideology is intertwined with power in the nation-states.
A recent assault at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan marked a dark day for Palestinians. As the story is told, media bias plays a significant role in shaping public perception of the ongoing conflict, presenting a highly skewed view of the situation.