Regulation is a key word when the Nordic countries discuss the platform economy. The challenge is to secure good working conditions for the individual, a level playing field for businesses and tax revenues for the state. New technology is good, but the platforms must be developed in line with the labour market as a whole.
As algorithms gain ground with uses such as credit scoring and predictive policing systems, how can we make sure that automated decision-making works for the public good? Interview of Matthias Spielkamp from AlgorithmWatch by Aaron Sterniczky.
Premier article d’une série consacrée aux algorithmes et à leur utilisation par les pouvoirs publics. Pour le sociologue Dominique Cardon, l’algorithme accompagne l’évolution d’une société marquée par une individualisation des rapports et une dérive vers la méritocratie.
Experts warn about EU law that could change the architecture of the internet, forcing websites to install flawed and expensive filters that would block satirical content like memes and lead to digital monopolization.
I am an AI researcher, and I’m worried about some of the societal impacts that we’re already seeing. In particular, these 5 things scare me about AI: 1. Algorithms are often implemented without ways to address mistakes. 2. AI makes it easier to not feel responsible. 3. AI encodes & magnifies bias. 4. Optimizing metrics above all else leads to negative outcomes. 5. There is no accountability for big tech companies.
COVID-19 Exit through the App Store? A rapid evidence review of the technical considerations and societal implications of using technology to transition from the COVID-19 crisis was undertaken...
This essay will be somewhat longer but let me put the main point forward first: It is time we #defundAI. Millions upon millions are thrown towards researchers and businesses promising science fiction narratives while the world is burning to the ground. It’s time to stop.
(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-7) and Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) introduced the Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act, legislation to hold large social media platforms accountable for their algorithmic amplification of harmful, radicalizing content that leads to offline violence. The bill narrowly amends Section 230 of the
El último Acuerdo social sitúa a España en cabeza de la UE en el reconocimiento de los derechos laborales de las personas que trabajan en reparto de plataformas digitales
El texto reconoce la relación laboral existente entre el repartidor y las compañías, en línea con la sentencia del Tribunal Supremo, y obliga a las empresas a informar a los sindicatos sobre el funcionamiento de los algoritmos de la aplicación
La ministra Yolanda Díaz abre de nuevo la mesa de negociación con sindicatos y patronal tras el acuerdo alcanzado para reconocer a los 'riders' como trabajadores de las plataformas de reparto