I had the great pleasure of meeting the award-winning investigative journalist, May Bullman, who specialises in reporting on marginalised groups.
Her latest work involved leading a large-scale investigation into the impact of technology on global policy, particularly through the lens of the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) and its relationship with Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
May and her colleagues at Lighthouse Reports and Democracy for Sale uncovered the TBI’s significant alignment with Oracle’s interests, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Her work highlights how technology is often promoted as a one-size-fits-all solution, sometimes at the expense of local needs and contexts.
This is particularly evident in the realm of migration policies, where tech-driven solutions are pushed without addressing the underlying causes of migration.
With a background in reporting on migration and asylum, May has observed the increasing presence of technology, especially AI, in these areas – from AI tools in asylum decision-making to surveillance technologies in border control.
The findings of this investigation emphasise the urgent need for greater scrutiny of our institutions and for consideration of the human impact of pushing technologies at all costs with minimal audits.
Join the conversation now. This is yet another eye-opener.
