Ep 12 | AI & the Datafication of Our Everyday Lives — Wendy Wong

Misha chats with Wendy Wong, author of We the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age. They discuss datafication and its pervasive impact on our lives, the role of A.I., data as a plural entity, and the importance of humans. Wong introduces the concept of data literacy, emphasizing the need for collective understanding and competence in handling data. The conversation also explores the responsibilities of big tech companies, potential regulatory measures, and the concept of data unionization from a human rights perspective, deviating from purely economic motivations. Additionally, Wong shares insights into her interdisciplinary research on AI literacy and data safety, hinting at future work on the socio-political impacts of technology companies. 00:00 Introduction: The Human Element in AI 00:27 The Intrusion of Data Industry in Our Lives 01:07 Meet the Expert: Wendy H. Wong 02:36 The Journey of a Political Scientist 04:25 The Impact of Datafication on Our Lives 06:43 The Role of Corporations in Data Governance 07:52 The Challenges of Balancing Personal and Professional Life 08:18 The Future of Our Children in the Digital Age 09:23 The Threat and Potential of Datafication 17:53 The Intrusion of Ring Doorbell in Our Privacy 24:36 Understanding Datafication and Its Impact 26:25 The Role of Big Tech in Global Governance 26:47 The Human Rights Issue in Datafication 27:59 The Business Perspective of Datafication 32:26 The Business of Data and Human Rights 33:08 Understanding the Nature of Data 33:22 The Stickiness of Data 35:09 The Intricacies of Biometric Data 35:37 The Interconnectedness of Data 36:13 The Co-Creation of Data 37:56 The Risks of DNA Data 39:38 The Value and Theft of Data 41:25 The Need for Data Governance 43:00 The Role of AI in Data Collection 54:56 The Importance of Data Literacy 01:01:00 The Future of Data and Technology   Connect with Wendy H. Wong Get the book: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262048576/we-the-data/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wendyhwong    Misha da Vinci is a futurologist and founder of grftf a media & tech brand that is transporting humanity into the future.  Connect with Misha Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/mishadavinci Website: https://www.mishadavinci.com/ Get The grftf Newsletter to keep up with the smartest thinkers on the tech frontier and get ready for the future: https://mishadavinci.substack.com/