Fragment of a recovered data chip, bearing traces of a fractured societal landscape.
What if the algorithms meant to guide us instead divide us irreparably?
Echoes of the Algorithmic Divide: A haunting exploration of a future where AI-driven governance, intended to unite, instead fractures society through algorithmic bias.
Koenders_9235, Suriname
Koenders_9235, Suriname
Description
This project explores the erosion of public trust in governance caused by opaque AI systems shaping policy. Journey through a speculative world where seemingly objective algorithms amplify existing societal biases, leading to division and unrest. Discover excavated artifacts and narratives echoing voices from a future grappling with the unintended consequences. The story of AI is at its collapse arc. It explores flawed outputs used to craft policies and its unintended consequence.
Context
The world is fragmented, marked by stark divisions between those who benefited from and those marginalized by AI-driven policies. Urban centers showcase decay and abandonment, interspersed with pockets of resistance. Inhabitants navigate a landscape of distrust, relying on decentralized communication, while the remnants of AI infrastructure loom. The culture is one of fractured trust, with oral traditions regaining prominence as digital systems falter. Oral histories of biases become family heirlooms. The elite live in enclaves.
Provocation
This work is a cautionary tale. Algorithmic bias is a present danger, and this shows what happens if we fail to address it. It’s in the news and in real life. Think critically about data-driven decisions. Ask yourself: who benefits, and who is excluded?
Koenders_9235's process
Koenders, draws inspiration from fine art, futurism, and literature. Suriname's history of cultural blending shapes their perspective profoundly. For this project, Koenders meticulously combined excerpts from political science and sociology, focusing on AI bias and its sociopolitical impacts. The project's iterative development involved analyzing algorithmic transparency. This is reflected in the artifact, a corrupted data chip. Koenders presents future extrapolation of policies as a discovered artifact, and its story is told via Reflective Historical Storytelling.
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Events leading to ‘Echoes of the Algorithmic Divide’
2024: AI algorithms are increasingly used to predict the impact of proposed legislation.
2025: First major reports surface of AI bias in policy recommendations, disproportionately affecting minority groups.
2026: Public trust in AI-driven governance begins to erode, with protests and calls for transparency.
2027: Decentralized Policy Simulation Platforms start to pick up in popularity.
2028: Bias Bounty Network established, with users flagging numerous biases, but governments slow to respond.
2029: Societal fragmentation intensifies, fueled by distrust in algorithmic decision-making.
Imagined Future Scenarios Considered
Koenders_9235 considered the following imagined future scenarios while working on this project
Social media platforms begin using AI to detect and mitigate online hate speech and polarization, fostering more inclusive and constructive online communities.
Extrapolated from Jürgen Schmidhuber – Can All-Purpose Robots Fuel a Comeback? - Idsia.ch
Gamified social platforms incentivize authentic interactions through tiered reward systems and exclusive IRL event access.
Extrapolated from MAG: What's Up With All the Sex Parties? - Dnyuz.com
Geopolitical tensions will rise as countries compete to acquire defunct satellite infrastructure for strategic advantages.
Extrapolated from 13 Essential Early Expanse Episodes to Stream While You Can - Gizmodo.com
Governments will invest more in preserving and restoring existing modernist buildings to promote cultural heritage.
Extrapolated from The Case for Local Modernism in Cairo: Egypt's Architectural Transformation During the 1950s - ArchDaily
A swarm of mini-robots inspects subsea pipelines, autonomously detecting corrosion and leaks, and performing minor repairs reducing the need for human divers.
Extrapolated from Oil & Gas Robotics Market to surpass $4.1 Bn by 2034, Says Global Market Insights Inc. - GlobeNewswire
AI algorithms begin to predict the impact of proposed legislation on different societal groups, informing policy decisions.
Extrapolated from Third Interdisciplinary Workshop on Reimagining Democracy (IWORD 2024) - Schneier.com
Hypothetical Product Ideas Considered
Koenders_9235 considered the following hypothetical product ideas while working on this project
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