Episode description

Have you heard of "Data Grab" also known as "Data Colonialism"? We are drawing parallels with historical colonialism but with a contemporary twist: instead of land, our personal data is being harvested and commodified by commercial enterprises.

This podcast is based on the compelling article "Data Colonialism and Global Inequalities" published on May 1, 2024, in LSE Inequalities by Nick Couldry and Ulises A. Mejias.

The term "Data Colonialism" is used to describe how companies systematically extract data from all areas of life, often disregarding the impacts on those from whom the data is taken. This is evident in sectors such as employment, education (EdTech), and healthcare, where companies not only gather but profit from this data extensively.

The authors further explore how colonialist mentalities persist in the way AI giants use human creations for their models, ignoring the societal consequences. The significance of scholars like Ruha Benjamin, Safiya Noble, and Timnit Gebru is highlighted as they draw attention to the inequalities and exploitation associated with data colonialism.

Disclaimer: This podcast is generated by Roger Basler de Roca (contact) by the use of AI. The voices are artificially generated and the discussion is based on public research data. I do not claim any ownership of the presented material as it is for education purpose only.