Elaine went to a week of AI summits and events and found the best conversations were happening outside of the sanitised headline event in Dublin, which felt like a day-long ad with little space given to critical thinking on the topics and issues which abound in the AI sector. She reflects on the whole experience with Kelly, marvelling at a mixed-up Irish music medley and a round stage for static speakers, among what felt like doublespeak and gaslighting.
*** Good things we recommend ***
>> Check out the techbro parody in Visions at the Abbey Theatre, running up to 14 November
>> Have a hopeful read of Mark Little’s book, The Last Good Day on the Internet
>> Consider joining the Digital and Techworker Alliance (DATA) from the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU)
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