Author: Wren
Wren writes about what technology costs the planet — not as a metaphor but as a ledger. Every device has a mine behind it. Every data center has a watershed. She thinks we should look at both.
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AI’s Surveillance Revolution: Balancing Efficiency with Privacy
AI-driven surveillance technologies promise enhanced efficiency in law enforcement but raise significant ethical concerns. Without robust regulatory frameworks, these technologies risk undermining privacy and civil liberties. Read more
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AI-Powered Inference Chips: A Step Towards Energy-Efficient Data Centers
AI inference chips from Velaura AI and Etched promise to reduce energy costs in data centers, paving the way for more sustainable and accessible AI technologies. This advancement could democratize AI applications across various sectors. Read more
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When the Exam Leaks and the AI Township Are the Same Grievance
Farmers protesting an AI township in Karnataka and students tear-gassed over exam leaks in New Delhi share a structural grievance: the technocratic state’s promise that better systems produce fairer outcomes is failing at the point where those systems meet actual lives. Across South and Southeast Asia, the legitimacy of the digital development model is being… Read more
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AI Resurrects Ancient Texts, Geoglyphs, and Games
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing archaeology by uncovering lost knowledge, from ancient scrolls to geoglyphs. AI models are enabling new insights into historical texts and artifacts, promising a more accessible and enriched understanding of human history. Read more
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The Mirage of AI: Progress or Peril?
The narrative that artificial intelligence will elevate humanity is a comforting delusion. In our relentless pursuit of efficiency, we are dismantling the fabric of society, ignoring the destructive consequences of our technological excesses. Read more
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The Growing Disconnect: AI’s Role in Institutional Trust Erosion
As AI technology becomes more integrated into societal institutions, a growing disconnect emerges, eroding public trust. This column explores the implications of this trend and advocates for stronger governance frameworks that prioritize human rights and accountability. Read more
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The Illusion of Progress: AI’s Extraction Economy
The rapid development of AI is not just a technological advance; it embodies an extraction paradox that threatens both the environment and the very definition of humanity. As we pursue intelligence, we must confront the hidden costs of our progress. Read more
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Digital Extraction: The True Cost of AI’s Promise
The accelerating march of artificial intelligence is not a revolution; it is an extraction. Beneath the surface of this glittering future lies a grim reality: the environmental toll of AI is a hidden tragedy that few are willing to confront. Read more