by Harold Fensky | Healthcare, Showdown, Surveillance State
Picture this: a world where your every cough, sneeze, and heart palpitation is monitored by an all-seeing artificial intelligence. While AI-driven health monitoring systems may have been initially developed for the greater good, there’s a dark side to this...
by Harold Fensky | Law Enforcement, Microwave Technology
In recent years, the use of microwave technology for crowd control has become an area of interest for law enforcement and defense agencies worldwide. Known as Active Denial Systems (ADS), these non-lethal weapons use microwave energy to disperse crowds and manage...
by Harold Fensky | Policy and Regulation, Showdown, Speculative Scenarios
Picture this: a world where AI-driven communication systems reign supreme, connecting people across the globe with lightning speed. It’s a world where information flows effortlessly, making our lives easier and more convenient. But what if this seemingly perfect...
by Harold Fensky | Ethical Dilemmas, Showdown
Picture this: a world where the haves and have-nots are not divided by wealth or status, but by access to artificial intelligence (AI). As AI technologies rapidly advance, there is a growing concern that they might exacerbate social inequality and deepen the digital...
by Harold Fensky | Showdown
AI, the technology that promises to revolutionize the world, may inadvertently be contributing to the acceleration of climate change. As the demand for energy to power advanced AI systems continues to rise, so does the carbon footprint left behind. In this blog post,...