We’ve seen how data visualization skills can help us better understand inequality in the world, aiding us in the development of solutions. But what about emerging technologies such as chat AI systems, e.g. ChatGPT? Could these tools also play a role in reducing inequality?
What role do emerging technologies play in our world today?
Nina: “With this new-found advanced AI in our world today, technology is basically what’s holding our society back right now. For example, a lot of jobs are remote, we rely a lot on AI now just to get basic jobs done.”
Nathaniel: “Technology is advancing, so we have to evolve with technology.”
Quan: “Honestly, ChatGPT has been changing my search behavior. So normally I just look—when I want to know about something, I open my phone, definitely go on Google.com, search for something on that. And not, it’s just like, I open the ChatGPT app and I ask it, like, literally ask it.”
What role can these technologies play in helping to reduce inequality?
Lilas: “I’m thinking of artificial intelligence that can process data and develop solutions to help the poorest people, etc. You can help people in situations of inequality.”
Ziyanda: “Technology cuts through a lot of the barriers and the loopholes that you would find without technology. It gives us building blocks to start to think about innovative ways to implement things in our daily lives. And also, it connects the world.”
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