Talk: What “Artificial Intelligence” Means for Politics, Civil Society, and the Climate

When: June 4th, from 17:30 to 18:30.

Where: Greenpeace Office - Njalsgade 21G, 2. sal, Copenhagen.

In this talk, Denise Utochkin will zoom out of ChatGPT and take a look at ‘Artificial Inteligence’ (AI) as a sociotechnical system and political project dating back 70 years.

Denise will present an analysis of ‘AI’ as an articulation of capitalist, white supremacist, and state violence and attempt to demonstrate that many negative side-effects of this set of technologies are not a bug, but a feature. Among them its growing contribution to the climate collapse, its reliance on blood minerals and devalued, traumatising labour, its gleeful adoption by authoritarian regimes and greedy corporations.

Based on this analysis, Denise will argue that we, as climate activists, have an imperative to oppose, resist, and refuse ‘AI’ and that doing so may open up new possibilities for mitigating the worst excesses of the ongoing climate breakdown.

Come join us for this interesting talk! There will also be snacks and space for discussion afterwards 🙂

Scientist Rebellion Global - introduction meeting

When: Every Monday, from 19:00 to 20:00.

Where: Online.

Are you a scientist or academic concerned about the climate and ecological crisis? Do you want to know more about Scientist Rebellion? How do we organize and communicate? How can you help? What roles can you take on?

In this introduction meeting, we’ll talk about why scientists are increasingly engaging in civil resistance. We’ll explain what we’re currently doing and what activities we have set up in coming months.

This intro meeting to the Scientist Rebellion movement will be facilitated by scientists active in Scientist Rebellion and is tailored for scientists and academics of any background.

At the end of the meeting you will be directed to your local group :)