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Will COVID-19 Affect The Future of The Internet and AI?
It’s a big question, and the answer will only become known with time.
Amidst the current public health crisis, we’re being reminded of just how central the internet is in our lives.
Mozilla and the MozFest community are helping to build an internet that is inclusive, safe, decentralised, and available to all. Namely, a healthy internet - which also means trustworthy AI.
What does that mean in this unprecedented time? There’s reason to be worried about the growing spectre of data surveillance and control - but we see hope for the future too. As Mark Surman wrote in his blog Privacy Norms and the Pandemic:
“A few weeks ago, I was worried that this was where we were headed: increased government and tech company surveillance as the new norm. The rallying of the privacy and data governance communities has me cautiously hopeful that we could go in the opposite direction. There may be a chance to use this moment to set new and better norms for privacy.”
In an effort to seize the moment and chart a healthy and trustworthy course forward, Mozilla has recently hosted several conversations on contact tracing, immunity passports, content moderation, and more. You can follow the conversations below.
Last fall, we asked the MozFest community about the future of the internet and AI via an essay search for the final chapter of the MozFest book. Although the call for these essays was sounded before the virus’s global impact, their stories remain resilient. We’re excited to move forward and announce the five selected essays and their authors whose stories inspire us, below.
We’d also love to hear your thoughts on what the future holds. You can share with us and join the conversation in our slack community.
Looking Forward,
The MozFest Team
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Trustworthy AI in a Time of Pandemic (& Beyond) | |
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What Does The Future Hold?
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Congratulations to the five authors whose essays will be published in the final chapter of the MozFest book: Vanja Skoric - Do you trust AI to decide on your rights? Dr. Isaac Rutenberg - Artificial Intelligence and Internet Health in Africa Anisha Fernando - Can the digital future be our home? Uffa Modey - I know my role, what about you? Virginia Poundstone and Garrett Graddy-Lovelace - The Future of Internet Health |
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Apply For Grant for the Web
If you are creating content on the web and are eager to experiment with open, privacy-centric options for monetization, Grant for the Web is for you. Call for Proposals close June 12.
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