Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ILEF DERGISI, sa.1, ss.190-202, 2024 (ESCI)
This review examines Kate Crawford's book Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence . Artificial intelligence is often presented as a technology whose objectivity and decision-making capacity transcends the abilities of human beings. Crawford, however, argues that it is wrong to consider AI technology as a purely technical phenomenon independent of its material structure and the ideologies of its creators. Drawing on her personal experience, Crawford constructs this atlas to take us on a spatial and historical journey to better understand the inequalities, exploitation, and environmental degradation behind technological advancement, concluding with a discussion of alternative paths that technology could take. This review explores the fundamental themes addressed in Crawford's work and emphasizes the importance of evaluating AI technology within its broader social, political, and environmental contexts. Additionally, the conclusion will discuss the significance of the book's translation into Turkish.