What comes to mind when you think of big data? Are you concerned about the negative effects of automation, AI, and data collection, especially as it relates to privacy? While technology can certainly do harm, tech policy scholar Orly Lobel says that advancements in technology can also lead us toward a more equitable future. In a new Author Talks interview, she argues that technology can be a powerful tool for positive societal change, and that it’s important that we “know what the worst practices are,” while also having “a vision and blueprint of the best practices.” Be sure to join the conversation. And for more on how institutional investors and private equity firms can use data to measure progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion, check out this recent article from David Baboolall (they/them) and Alexandra Nee (she/her).
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