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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
funny
informative
fast-paced
Having grown up watching Tracey Spicer on the telly, I can hear her voice so clearly. She delivers interesting, detailed information with humour. It's far-reaching and well-researched.
Had very strong opinions, which could be distracting, and was clearly written for an audience with very little AI knowledge. Overall, though, an interesting look at the realm of AI and bias.
Unclear where to start here: easily one of the worst books I've read in the last year.
Does AI/tech have a bias problem where it's encoding current or historical systems of oppression into "the future"? Yes. Does this book add any value to the current debate? No.
Spicer repackages a bunch of information and data (that she isn't an expert in or even the original interviewer for) for the worse. In between every second sentence of snarky remarks (her language, not even mine), there's a fact and then an extrapolation or interconnection without much basis for said conclusion.
Would strongly not recommend and even detailing more reasons as to why would only add to time lost from having read this.
Does AI/tech have a bias problem where it's encoding current or historical systems of oppression into "the future"? Yes. Does this book add any value to the current debate? No.
Spicer repackages a bunch of information and data (that she isn't an expert in or even the original interviewer for) for the worse. In between every second sentence of snarky remarks (her language, not even mine), there's a fact and then an extrapolation or interconnection without much basis for said conclusion.
Would strongly not recommend and even detailing more reasons as to why would only add to time lost from having read this.
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
A really interesting look into how AI can have past and present bias built into it, and a call to arms to challenge the status quo and demand better.
challenging
informative
medium-paced
informative
If you’ve never considered the gender and racial biases of new technology and AI please give this a read. AI has been a hot topic at several work conferences in the last few months due to its potential impact on my sector. So when I saw this new release I thought I’d check out another perspective. Tracey Spicer is a journalist and does a fantastic job at disseminating the plethora of information on AI issues into concise, layman’s terms. But if you’ve been keeping up to date with the tech world, a lot of what she has to say won’t be new to you. However, she still managed to evoke the feminist rage in me, which suggests that what she has to say needs to be heard. Spicer interviewed a few people I’ve encountered in recent years through webinars and conferences on STEM and information technology. It was great to hear those individuals thoughts on the topic as well. Definitely worth the read, or if you don’t want to read the whole thing, at least pick up the last chapter. It will get you thinking differently about the tech you use every day.
This book just...wasn't really for me.
I think this was a beginner's guide to technology issues, and aimed at people who have a lot less knowledge than I do. I'm not giving it a rating because I don't think that's fair, and I am sure it is a good book for people who want to learn what is going on. But it just wasn't for me.
It's also very much like... idk a reporters brief touch on many things, instead of a reasearchers focus on one thing, which is just, again, good for people who want to know things, but just wasn't for me.
I think it would be a great present to maybe give to an older person in your life who has some concerns, but not a lot of knowledge about the issues with technology.
I think this was a beginner's guide to technology issues, and aimed at people who have a lot less knowledge than I do. I'm not giving it a rating because I don't think that's fair, and I am sure it is a good book for people who want to learn what is going on. But it just wasn't for me.
It's also very much like... idk a reporters brief touch on many things, instead of a reasearchers focus on one thing, which is just, again, good for people who want to know things, but just wasn't for me.
I think it would be a great present to maybe give to an older person in your life who has some concerns, but not a lot of knowledge about the issues with technology.
Thought provoking, but the writing style was a bit jarring - still, I think there’s plenty to think about and there are concrete steps to act that anyone can apply so I’d still recommend it to everyone.
Builds on things like Broad Band and Invisible Women so I’d highly recommend reading those first.
Builds on things like Broad Band and Invisible Women so I’d highly recommend reading those first.