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2024 Collaborative Book Review: Atlas of AI by Kate Crawford


“Atlas of AI” by Kate Crawford is an incisive critique of artificial intelligence, dissecting its impacts on society, politics, and the environment. Crawford reveals the hidden costs of AI, from the exploitation of labor and resources to the amplification of inequality and surveillance. Through a blend of rigorous research and compelling narratives, the book maps the power structures embedded within AI systems, challenging the myths that surround them. “Atlas of AI” is a call to action, urging a reevaluation of the technologies we create and adopt, emphasizing the need for ethical, sustainable, and equitable AI.

You can read more about why we chose the book for this years collaborative book review here.

Introduction by Hannah Mendro

Chapter 1: Earth by Stella Fritzell

Chapter 2: Labor by Rebecca Stuch

Chapter 3: Data by Sharon Musa

Chapter 4: Classification by Kelsey Moore

Chapter 5: Affect by Andi Sciacca

Chapter 6: State by Kelsey Moore

Conclusion: Power by Ian Williams