Critical Data Studies in the Anthropocene

This research introduces the concept of the Anthropocene into critical data studies, calling for an expanded examination of datafication's political and environmental dimensions. It highlights the need to critically assess the extractive and exploitative logics embedded within artificial intelligence and generative computing, particularly regarding their environmental impacts and beneficiaries.

This perspective is crucial for understanding the broader societal and environmental consequences of data-driven technologies. It shifts focus from purely economic or political impacts to encompass ecological sustainability, which is increasingly vital for long-term strategic planning and risk management in any domain leveraging extensive data.

The field of critical data studies, traditionally focused on datafication and politics, needs to integrate the concept of the Anthropocene.

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