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Finding BS and Other Semantics Analysis in the 2020 Election, with Danielle Deibler
In Wedged, we talk about BS and bias in media coverage of elections. We’ve always wondered: Can we measure it?
Turns out, someone can. Danielle Deibler is the CEO/founder of Marvelous.ai: she’s where AI and politics meet. In this episode, Danielle walks us through how we can measure BS, bias, and other sentiment in media coverage, with the 2020 election as a case study. We learned a ton and you will, too.
Please Don’t Remove Politicians from Politics
“Could Technology Remove Politicians from Politics?” So is the question posed by Motherboard, exploring the idea of a democracy app, where you vote directly on issues.
There’s a strong sense of a major problem and a deep desire for a big shake-up, rather than just another election. And no doubt there are major problems. But please, please do not go with cutting the politicians out of politics as the solution.
Apple vs. FBI
The FBI wants Apple to write some code to unlock the phone of the San Bernardino shooter, and Apple has filed an appeal to make sure they’re not compelled to do so. Is it a ravenous attack on privacy? Is it not a big deal? Xander and Erik have done a ton of research and take on both sides of the argument: should Apple be forced to write the code? What are the long-term implications?