David Nolan

he/him
Senior Investigative Researcher
https://www.amnesty.org/en/tech/
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Investigative researcher and data scientist within the Algorithmic Accountability Lab at Amnesty Tech. I work at the intersection of technology, AI and human rights across research, policy and advocacy. My research focuses on using empirical methods to investigate the use of algorithmic systems by public sector agencies and Big Tech. 

Sessions

Uncovering #sadtok – how we journeyed into TikTok’s rabbit holes of despair and how to make a Big Tech giant care

Lisa Dittmer, David Nolan

We will share insights from our journey wading into TikTok’s mental health rabbit holes and speaking to young people in Kenya and the Philippines about the lure and impact of TikTok’s dark side. A not too grim talk about a platform’s lack of care and fighting for rights with research & data science.
Activism
Platforms
Digital rights
Politics & Society
Stage 4 / T
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Talk
English
Conference