Recently, I read Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism by Yanis Varoufakis. In this thought-provoking book, Varoufakis analyzes the profound shifts in the global economy and social relations and argues that capitalism has been overtaken by a new system he calls “technofeudalism” — a technologically advanced form of feudalism. But what exactly does he mean by this, and how … Continue reading Welcome to Technofeudalism!
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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: How will it affect universities?
This month, a big step in AI regulation was taken. The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have officially adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act,* the world’s first binding and comprehensive framework for AI. Since I teach AI-related courses and use Deep Learning for research, I decided to read the Act and see how … Continue reading The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: How will it affect universities?