As previously mentioned in my past blog posts, deepfakes hold a major threat to women everywhere. But unfortunately, deepfakes are not only found on the darkest parts of the internet. A common misconception may be that deepfakes are only featured on the darkweb, but nowadays deepfakes are manipulating scientific publications …
The era of big data has transformed the Global South. Countries that remained offline for the previous centuries have gained access to digital data. Today, companies, policymakers, and humanitarians use data from the Global South as their competitive advantage (Taylor, 2017, p. 1). However, researchers in scientific communities have limited …
I recently came across an article on the potential negative impacts of artificial intelligence for the sexual and gender diverse community. One of the most pressing concerns for LGBT individuals in the digital age is the erosion of privacy. Online communities can be important spaces for connecting with others, especially …
The collection of data and consent has been a trending issue for years already. A privileged few, living in countries with laws that attempt to provide awareness and choice around privacy online such as GDPR regulations will know the common pop ups regarding cookies and whether they agree to the …
I have never feared posting a selfie on FaceBook, or updating my headshot on LinkedIn. However, deepfakes are a new phenomenon creating fear in everyday women just like myself. Deepfakes are a recent development, the term coined on the popular social media platform, Reddit, (van der Nagel, 2020). Unfortunately, the …
In May 2023, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation started philanthropic work in Artificial Intelligence equity. During this time, the foundation focused on the potential of Artificial Intelligence to enhance global health and development, particularly for women, children and vulnerable communities. Further, the foundation has highlighted the need to create …
Where I reside, in the United States, the newest craze is an app called Remini. With the click of a button, anyone can have professional headshots without getting out of bed. This latest artificial intelligence technology allows a person to upload a few photos of themselves, and generates life-like photos …
ChatGPT, Midjourney and AI-Sandboxes have recently made the headlines on various media sources. However, many people do not have a background in Information Technology to understand the implications of giving a massive amount of data towards feeding the so-called “AI-powered language models”. As a Communication for Development practitioner or humanitarian …
