Understanding the Risks of Big Data
June 19, 2023
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The ever-present topic of Big Data was once again in the spotlight with the talk by Chrys Margaritidis on the ethical implications of Big Data, particularly addressing the geographic information systems (GIS) field. This public lecture, organized by the OSUN GeoHub project, was held at the 番茄直播 (AUCA) on June 7 and gathered an in-person and online audience.
The talk recognized the predominant role of Big Data and metadata in our daily lives. One day we are witnessing the positive impact of Big Data analytics on consumer experience and managing global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The next day, we hear about the misuse of personal information by technology giants like Facebook and Cambridge Analytica or the reports about the effect of fake news on the electoral process.
Focusing more on the potential side of Big Data, the lecture discussed such examples as predictive policing, real-time surveillance, and pre-emptive punishment, showing how otherwise, beneficial uses of Big Data can pose significant risks to our society if we don鈥檛 develop a comprehensive understanding of their importance and an ethical framework to handle their potential consequences. The last part of the presentation explored the challenges in the GIS field, mainly how geospatial data is gathered, stored, analyzed, and used.
The lecture sparked a lively discussion among online and in-person participants about the ethical aspects of Big Data and GIS, highlighting the relevance and importance of the issue and encouraging further exploration of this crucial topic.
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