Even though everyone is deeply immersed in technology, it is rarely ever understood. In the last few years, there has been a lot of news and debates on the future of technology, yet how will societies and regular individuals ultimately benefit from it? In the 2021 book ‘The Age of AI’, American computer scientist Daniel Huttenlocher argues that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence can usher a ‘revolution in human affairs’, and that artificial intelligence is becoming too powerful and too enmeshed in human affairs, yet without foresight, thinking and management, it may send “human history in a dangerous direction.” It has become increasingly evident for computer scientists that the purpose of technology is no longer just about simply producing more products or services, but it is also about making technology that truly understands people and meets their needs. When space is provided for people to learn and understand technology, and feel empowered to be involved in the process of shaping the future, this contributes to making technologies more equitable, inclusive and can provide more opportunities for everyone. This is where philosophers of technology come into the story – those…
How Egyptian Platform ‘techQualia’ Aims to Localise AI and Bridge Knowledge Gaps
November 16, 2021
