4 Science and Technology Studies, AI and the Research Sector: Questions of Identity
Abstract
In various normative contexts, individuals take on diverse roles, such as ‘patient’, ‘consumer’ or ‘citizen’. Social sciences contribute significantly to shaping these representations, often with normative consequences. The rise of digital technologies has profoundly impacted scientific research, influencing data collection, processing and analytics, and thereby impinging on identity construction. Computational models, particularly artificial intelligence and machine-learning systems, play a pivotal role in reshaping individuals’ identities, leading to issues of discrimination and inequality. The prevalence of bias in data processed ...
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