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 …
Road transport is currently an area on the doorstep of a couple of groundbreaking technological advancements, unique since the start of mass motorism. Besides the likely switch from fossil fuels to vehicles running solely on electricity, we are now seeing more and more implementations of self-driving technology in our cars …
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 …
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 …
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity during the last year. One of the main drivers behind this is ChatGPT, a language model-based chatbot developed by OpenAI, released at the end of 2022. Following this, many AI-based tools gained popularity within their own specific use. Whether you need an image, …
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 …
Authors: Charles, Isabelle, Liena, Lena and Malin With ever-evolving technologies, datafication, artificial intelligence (AI), and social media has emerged as a powerful catalyst likely to impact all areas of society, including the development sector. As we navigate the complexities of these transformative technologies, they also reveal ethical concerns, such as …
