Uncovering the invisible side of tech

Waterloo researchers are decoding new technologies by asking why they were made and who they are made (or not made) for 

By Darren Mc Almont

University Relations

Digital technologies play an integral role in our everyday lives, and since the rapid growth shows no signs of slowing down, Dr. Lai-Tze Fan cautions about the many invisible aspects to the technologies we use.

These invisible components have negative social and environmental impacts, which is why Fan believes greater tech literacy is important for people to feel more confident with technology. 

Initially driven to the tech space by a curiosity about the future of storytelling in a digital era, Fan’s teaching and research now focus on the social implications, benefits and risks of AI technologies. 

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