A Structural Approach to Palestinian Health

The destruction and de-development of the Palestinian health system in the occupied territory, and the inequitable health outcomes of Palestinian citizens of Israel and refugees just beyond its borders, are often theorized as the results of a longstanding conflict. But these health realities are instead best conceptualized as part of a broader effort toward Palestinian dispossession, one in which the United States is an active participant. In the last few…

FXB Center Work in Progress Seminar: In Search of Accountability: A Human Rights Critique of Guidelines for “Ethical AI”

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Scores of actors from industry, government, professional associations and civil society, have issued voluntary guidelines on ‘ethical practices’ for the design, development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, in recognition of their potentially harmful consequences to society. Many claim to address the protection of human rights. This work in progress (WIP) seminar draws from a study, co-authored with Sakiko Fukuda-Parr of the New School and published in…