Fanny Jimenez, David Simas, Constantijn van Oranje & Vera Futorjanski
The Impact of Technology on Democracy
Developers hold a disproportionate impact on society. This panel argues they have a responsibility to challenge their biases and build for democracy.
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How social media shapes political perception in elections
Social media platforms like TikTok create information silos that significantly influence younger voters' perceptions, diverging from traditional media narratives.
#2about 2 minutes
How government values shaped COVID-19 contact tracing apps
The development of COVID-19 contact tracing apps revealed differing government priorities, such as privacy in the Netherlands versus centralized tracking in France.
#3about 4 minutes
Fostering tech innovation with a top-down approach
Autocratic governments like the UAE can accelerate large-scale tech projects, such as a national blockchain strategy, by combining a "dream big" mindset with centralized resources.
#4about 4 minutes
Overcoming bureaucracy and strategic tech challenges
Democratic systems can slow down tech initiatives with bureaucracy, while the weaponization of technology introduces new challenges around tech sovereignty and supply chain security.
#5about 6 minutes
Regulating AI, crypto, and online speech in the US
The US faces critical regulatory decisions on AI, crypto, and free speech, with deep political divides and public distrust of government defining the term "misinformation."
#6about 3 minutes
Balancing privacy, safety, and trust in government
In some autocratic states, citizens exhibit high trust in government and are willing to trade some privacy for tangible benefits like safety, security, and economic empowerment.
#7about 4 minutes
The developer's responsibility to build inclusive technology
Developers have a significant societal responsibility to create inclusive, unbiased products and actively participate in democratic processes to shape a better future.
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