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How AI is Transforming Society (and Why We Need to Talk About It)

AI is no longer covert tech, it's a powerful tool interacting with us. Experts discuss how AI can benefit society but also raise concerns about bias and lack of regulation. Universities are considered key to ensuring ethical development and proposing frameworks to govern AI for the common good.

Mexicanist

Jun 28, 2024 — 2 min read

From shadows to spotlight: AI is no longer hidden tech, it's shaping our world.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a science fiction trope, but a powerful technology shaping our world. Experts Ximena Gutiérrez Vasques and Sebastián Tonda discussed the evolving nature of AI and its significant implications during a recent conversation at El Aleph. Art and Science Festival 2024.

The core message? AI is no longer confined to tech specialists. Gutiérrez, a computational linguistics expert, emphasizes how AI has transitioned from "an actor who was behind the technological tools" to a force actively interacting with us. This "frontal dialogue" necessitates a broader understanding of AI's capabilities and potential impact.

Close-up photo of a translucent artificial stomach with a sausage being churned inside.

Inside the Artificial Stomach That Mimics Human Digestion

Mexican researchers ditch boring drug testing with a biomimetic, sausage-loving artificial stomach! This "stomach in a bottle" mimics real stomach movement to test how meds dissolve, paving the way for a future of tastier (well, not really) and more accurate drug testing.

Diverse delivery people huddle around a laptop, a light bulb above them, signifying collaboration.

How AI Perpetuates Inequality (and How to Fight Back)

AI reflects existing inequalities and replicates capitalist divisions of labor. Experts say AI can empower gig workers if they have access to their data to understand and fight exploitation by platforms like Uber.

A Mexican farmer looking hopeful while holding a bag of seeds, symbolizing potential support for agricultural production.

Reforming Mexico's Agrarian Law to Address Devastating Droughts

A Mexican congressman proposes reforms to Agrarian Law to establish federal strategies to mitigate droughts' effects on agriculture and support producers with seeds and fertilizers. He argues droughts harm the sector and expects them to impact crops.

A shadowy figure hunched over a desk, looking through files.

How the DFS Categorized its Secrets (And Why It Matters)

Declassified DFS documents offer a glimpse into a strange filing system. Reports like "President's Daily Briefing" with intrigue and "Cliff's Notes on Local Unrest" for presidential visits reveal how the DFS categorized and monitored information to control the narrative.

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Inside the Artificial Stomach That Mimics Human Digestion

How AI Perpetuates Inequality (and How to Fight Back)

Reforming Mexico's Agrarian Law to Address Devastating Droughts

How the DFS Categorized its Secrets (And Why It Matters)