An essay on complex problems and simple solutions: Techno-fallacies of the information age

Marx identifies and critiques many of the broad justifications and assumptions underlying the technologically based, sense extending new surveillance. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key factor in digitally dependent forms of surveillance from cell phones, to the internet, the body, home, banking,...

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Published in:Information polity 2022-04, Vol.27 (2), p.291
Main Author: Marx, Gary T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial intelligence
Crime
Digital technology
Digitization
National security
Surveillance
Technocracy
Warfare
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Summary:Marx identifies and critiques many of the broad justifications and assumptions underlying the technologically based, sense extending new surveillance. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key factor in digitally dependent forms of surveillance from cell phones, to the internet, the body, home, banking, consumption, work, medicine, location, travel, criminal justice, national security and warfare. The author's emphasis is on the cultural beliefs that inform public opinion and serve as the background for the setting of policy, rather than with specific laws, regulations, or guidelines. The digitalization of society reflects an optimistic, techno-surveillance world view located within a broader technocratic and commercial celebratory ethos.
ISSN:1570-1255
1875-8754
DOI:10.3233/IP-229007