In this era of increased reliance on algorithmic systems that we can’t see and don’t control, how do we shift the power back to the citizen?
By knowing where, how, and to which effects algorithmic systems influence our lives – we can start finding ways to reconfigure our relationships with the systems pervading our digitizing public sphere. By interrogating and critically examining the underpinnings of these systems, from our unique perspectives, we can shift the power from the pervading technocracies back to the citizens.
Humanoid robots moving through the world with self-determination - set on destroying humanity. Sentient operating systems with infinite knowledge falling in love with one another. Silicon Valley vaporware promising to solve all the world’s problems - from cavities to global poverty.
When we think of Artificial Intelligence or AI, we usually conjure up fantastical images from science-fiction or the tech industry hype machine.
Yet, relying on these unstable myths can distract us from the important (and often problematic) realities of AI technologies. It is crucial to try and see what is hidden behind these myths. By demystifying AI, we can begin to understand the impact these technologies have on our societies, communities, cultures, and daily lives.
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This edition of Algorithms of Late-Capitalism was created by internet teapot (Karla Zavala and Adriaan Odendaal) with special contribution from Buse Çetin and the participants of the workshop: Algorithms of Late-Capitalism Zine Co-creation Workshop that took place during the When Machines Dream the Future AI Festival organized by Goethe Institute on 13 November 2021.