The Ai Element

We don’t have enough control over our data—how it is collected, by whom, what it’s used for. We’re used to hitting “accept” to whatever agreement we need to use the online platforms, mobile apps and other digital services that run our daily lives. Yet public awareness is growing about the importance of privacy and data control. Major data breaches and scandals about the misuse of data have shown the failures of the private sector when it comes to self-regulation.  Now, governments and policymakers are stepping in with efforts to address the power imbalance between consumers and big companies when it comes to data. It’s about time — the impact of artificial intelligence could exacerbate that power imbalance, and help the data-rich get richer. Element AI’s Marc-Etienne Ouimette spoke with some of those leading the charge around taking back control of our data and the notion of data trusts — think a union, but for your data.   Guests  Ed Santow, Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner  Christina Colclough, Direc