Roopika Risam Explores Data's Influence on Power in New Book 'Data Empire'
Roopika Risam, a professor of film and media studies and comparative literature, has released a new book titled 'Data Empire: The Power of Information to Organize, Control, and Dominate'. The book traces the history of data collection from ancient times to the present, highlighting how data has always been intertwined with power. Risam discusses the implications of data-driven technologies and artificial intelligence on governance and control, emphasizing the need for citizens and policymakers to understand who controls information today. The book has garnered attention from notable publications such as NPR and New Scientist.